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Which neurotransmitters are imbalanced in Parkinson disease?
Which neurotransmitters are imbalanced in Parkinson disease?
- Histamine and norepinephrine
- Dopamine and acetylcholine (correct)
- Serotonin and GABA
- Endorphins and glutamate
What is the primary region of the brain where neuron loss occurs in Parkinson disease?
What is the primary region of the brain where neuron loss occurs in Parkinson disease?
- Substantia nigra (correct)
- Brainstem
- Cerebellum
- Hippocampus
What are the cardinal symptoms of Parkinson disease?
What are the cardinal symptoms of Parkinson disease?
- Hypersomnia, seizures, hallucinations, and anxiety
- Memory loss, confusion, disorientation, and language impairment
- Rigidity, tremors, gait disturbance, and bradykinesia (correct)
- Blurred vision, vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss
Which neurotransmitter deficiency is associated with Alzheimer disease?
Which neurotransmitter deficiency is associated with Alzheimer disease?
What type of drugs can induce parkinsonism and extrapyramidal symptoms?
What type of drugs can induce parkinsonism and extrapyramidal symptoms?
What nonpharmacologic measures can help lessen symptoms of parkinsonism?
What nonpharmacologic measures can help lessen symptoms of parkinsonism?
Why do patients with Parkinson disease experience symptomatic movement disorders?
Why do patients with Parkinson disease experience symptomatic movement disorders?
What is the function of anticholinergic drugs in treating Parkinson disease?
What is the function of anticholinergic drugs in treating Parkinson disease?
What is an 'off' episode in Parkinson disease?
What is an 'off' episode in Parkinson disease?
Which category of drugs used to treat Parkinson disease replaces the dopamine deficit directly?
Which category of drugs used to treat Parkinson disease replaces the dopamine deficit directly?
What is the main effect of anticholinergics on Parkinson disease symptoms?
What is the main effect of anticholinergics on Parkinson disease symptoms?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily affected by the unexplained degeneration in Parkinson disease?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily affected by the unexplained degeneration in Parkinson disease?
