Parkinsonism Quiz

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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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What is the peak onset age for Parkinson disease (PD)?

40-57 years (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which gender is most commonly affected by Parkinson disease (PD)?

Men (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the key motor deficits associated with Parkinson disease (PD)?

Rigidity, Tremor, Hypokinesia (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of Parkinson disease (PD) related to problems with walking or moving around?

Problems with posture and balancing (B) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of patients with Parkinson disease (PD) have tremor on diagnosis?

⅔ rd (B) Signup and view all the answers

Parkinson's Disease Clinical Presentation

Parkinson's disease shows motor impairments like tremors, rigidity, slow movements difficulty walking or maintaining balance, and potentially non-motor issues such as cognitive changes and dementia.

Parkinson's General Features

Key symptoms include slowness of movement (bradykinesia), tremors, stiffness (rigidity), and balance problems (postural instability).

Parkinson's Motor Symptoms

Common motor problems involve stiffness, slowness of movement, tremors, posture issues, and problems with walking.