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Which symptom is NOT characteristic of Parkinson disease?
Which symptom is NOT characteristic of Parkinson disease?
What is the most common form of parkinsonism?
What is the most common form of parkinsonism?
What percentage of people diagnosed with Parkinson disease are under the age of 50?
What percentage of people diagnosed with Parkinson disease are under the age of 50?
What has been shown to increase the risk of Parkinson disease?
What has been shown to increase the risk of Parkinson disease?
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At what average age does Parkinson disease typically onset?
At what average age does Parkinson disease typically onset?
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What is the gender ratio for Parkinson disease, with men compared to women?
What is the gender ratio for Parkinson disease, with men compared to women?
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What is the primary characteristic movement feature of Parkinson disease?
What is the primary characteristic movement feature of Parkinson disease?
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Which statement about parkinsonism is correct?
Which statement about parkinsonism is correct?
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'What is the approximate number of new Parkinson disease diagnoses in the United States each year?
'What is the approximate number of new Parkinson disease diagnoses in the United States each year?
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Which factor contributes to the risk of developing Parkinson disease?
Which factor contributes to the risk of developing Parkinson disease?
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What is the possible clinical manifestation early in Parkinson's disease that may be mistaken for arthritis?
What is the possible clinical manifestation early in Parkinson's disease that may be mistaken for arthritis?
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Which type of tremor is typically the first sign of Parkinson's disease?
Which type of tremor is typically the first sign of Parkinson's disease?
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What term is used to describe the resistance to passive motion in Parkinson's disease that has a jerky quality resembling occasional catches in joint movement?
What term is used to describe the resistance to passive motion in Parkinson's disease that has a jerky quality resembling occasional catches in joint movement?
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Which symptom is due to decreased impulses from the basal ganglia in Parkinson's disease?
Which symptom is due to decreased impulses from the basal ganglia in Parkinson's disease?
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What is a common postural instability feature in Parkinson's disease that increases the risk of falling?
What is a common postural instability feature in Parkinson's disease that increases the risk of falling?
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In Parkinson's disease, what natural activity is lacking, leading to symptoms like stooped posture and masked face?
In Parkinson's disease, what natural activity is lacking, leading to symptoms like stooped posture and masked face?
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What technique assesses postural instability in Parkinson's disease by testing the patient's balance through a backward shoulder tug?
What technique assesses postural instability in Parkinson's disease by testing the patient's balance through a backward shoulder tug?
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Which nonmotor symptom is common in Parkinson's disease and can be very disturbing for patients?
Which nonmotor symptom is common in Parkinson's disease and can be very disturbing for patients?
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What could be mistakenly diagnosed as Parkinson's disease due to its clinical presentation but is not neurodegenerative and is usually familial?
What could be mistakenly diagnosed as Parkinson's disease due to its clinical presentation but is not neurodegenerative and is usually familial?
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'Festination' is a term used in Parkinson's disease to describe what characteristic?
'Festination' is a term used in Parkinson's disease to describe what characteristic?
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What is a common sleep problem experienced by patients with Parkinson's disease?
What is a common sleep problem experienced by patients with Parkinson's disease?
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Which complication of Parkinson's disease results from increased weakness and can lead to immobility problems?
Which complication of Parkinson's disease results from increased weakness and can lead to immobility problems?
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What type of sleep disorder occurs in about one-third of patients with Parkinson's disease?
What type of sleep disorder occurs in about one-third of patients with Parkinson's disease?
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Which of the following is NOT listed as a common symptom of Parkinson's disease?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a common symptom of Parkinson's disease?
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What is a typical characteristic of the speech pattern observed in patients with Parkinson's disease?
What is a typical characteristic of the speech pattern observed in patients with Parkinson's disease?
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Which movement disorder characterized by spontaneous, involuntary movements can be a complication of Parkinson's disease?
Which movement disorder characterized by spontaneous, involuntary movements can be a complication of Parkinson's disease?
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In Parkinson's disease, what condition can occur due to loss of postural reflexes and lead to falls or other injuries?
In Parkinson's disease, what condition can occur due to loss of postural reflexes and lead to falls or other injuries?
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What issue may arise in Parkinson's disease that can result in malnutrition or aspiration?
What issue may arise in Parkinson's disease that can result in malnutrition or aspiration?
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Which of the following is a common postural abnormality seen in patients with Parkinson's disease?
Which of the following is a common postural abnormality seen in patients with Parkinson's disease?
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What is an issue that caregivers of patients with Parkinson's disease must be particularly aware of to prevent falls?
What is an issue that caregivers of patients with Parkinson's disease must be particularly aware of to prevent falls?
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What is a common symptom associated with multiple sclerosis in the Nutritional-metabolic functional health pattern?
What is a common symptom associated with multiple sclerosis in the Nutritional-metabolic functional health pattern?
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Which neurological symptom is commonly observed in patients with multiple sclerosis according to the text?
Which neurological symptom is commonly observed in patients with multiple sclerosis according to the text?
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What skin condition is mentioned as a possible objective finding in multiple sclerosis?
What skin condition is mentioned as a possible objective finding in multiple sclerosis?
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What diagnostic finding can be observed in multiple sclerosis patients regarding T suppressor cells?
What diagnostic finding can be observed in multiple sclerosis patients regarding T suppressor cells?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a medication used in the treatment plan for multiple sclerosis in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a medication used in the treatment plan for multiple sclerosis in the text?
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What cognitive-perceptual symptom might a patient with multiple sclerosis experience according to the text?
What cognitive-perceptual symptom might a patient with multiple sclerosis experience according to the text?
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