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Excessive salivation is not a common nonmotor symptom experienced by most Parkinson disease patients.
False
Parkinson disease symptoms first appear in late adulthood and progress slowly.
False
Loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra is the underlying cause of motor symptoms in Parkinson disease.
True
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sensorimotor disorder characterized by pleasant leg sensations.
False
Nausea and vomiting are common side effects of levodopa combined with bromocriptine
True
Selegiline works by reversible inhibition of D2 receptors in the brain.
False
Pyridoxine (B6) enhances peripheral decarboxylation, leading to an increase in its effect.
False
Fluctuation in motor response can be due to non-specific MAO inhibitor or tolerance to levodopa.
True
Abrupt loss of effect in levodopa occurs gradually and is known as 'wearing off'.
False
Insomnia and nightmares are uncommon CNS side effects associated with long-term treatment of levodopa.
False
Test your knowledge on drugs used to treat Parkinson Disease (PD), a slowly progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by tremor, rigidity, postural instability, and slowed movement. Learn about the motor and nonmotor symptoms of PD, including autonomic disturbances, sleep disturbances, depression, psychosis, and dementia.
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