10 Questions
Explain the clinical presentation of Parkinson disease (PD).
The clinical presentation of Parkinson disease includes motor deficits, mental deterioration, rigidity, tremor, hypokinesia, defective posture, gait issues, mask-like face, sialorrhoea, and dementia.
What are the general features of Parkinson disease (PD)?
The general features of Parkinson disease include bradykinesia, resting tremor, rigidity, and postural instability. Asymmetry of motor features is supportive.
What are the motor symptoms commonly associated with Parkinson disease (PD)?
The motor symptoms commonly associated with Parkinson disease are rigidity (stiffness), bradykinesia (slowness of movements), tremors (involuntary or uncontrolled movements of body parts), problems with posture and balancing, and problems with walking or moving around.
How does Parkinson disease (PD) typically develop and progress?
Parkinson disease develops insidiously and progresses slowly over many years.
What percentage of patients with Parkinson disease (PD) have tremor on diagnosis?
Two-thirds of patients with Parkinson disease have tremor on diagnosis, and some never develop this sign.
What is the peak onset age for Parkinson disease (PD)?
40-57 years
Which gender is most commonly affected by Parkinson disease (PD)?
Men
What are the key motor deficits associated with Parkinson disease (PD)?
Rigidity, Tremor, Hypokinesia
What is a common symptom of Parkinson disease (PD) related to problems with walking or moving around?
Problems with posture and balancing
What percentage of patients with Parkinson disease (PD) have tremor on diagnosis?
⅔ rd
Test your knowledge of Parkinsonism with this quiz! Learn about the characteristic neuropathologic findings, clinical presentation, motor deficits, and more. See how much you know about this progressive and degenerative disorder that affects men most commonly.
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