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What is the gold standard treatment for Parkinson's disease?
What is the gold standard treatment for Parkinson's disease?
- Anticholinergic medications
- Levodopa (correct)
- Dopamine agonists
- Monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) inhibitors
What is the key feature of fronto-temporal dementia?
What is the key feature of fronto-temporal dementia?
- Progressive motor impairment
- Visual hallucinations
- Prominent personality or behavioral changes before memory loss (correct)
- Prominent language dysfunction
What is the primary cause of vascular dementia?
What is the primary cause of vascular dementia?
- Neurofibrillary tangles
- Reduced blood flow to the brain (correct)
- Amyloid plaques
- Chronic traumatic encephalopathy
Which medication is used to suppress the renin-angiotensin mechanism in the medical management of congestive heart failure (CHF)?
Which medication is used to suppress the renin-angiotensin mechanism in the medical management of congestive heart failure (CHF)?
What is the recommended daily sodium intake for individuals with CHF?
What is the recommended daily sodium intake for individuals with CHF?
What is the primary goal of positioning for individuals with CHF?
What is the primary goal of positioning for individuals with CHF?
What is the main characteristic of peripheral vascular disease (PVD)?
What is the main characteristic of peripheral vascular disease (PVD)?
What are the two major types of PVD?
What are the two major types of PVD?
What is the primary neurotransmitter imbalance in Parkinson's disease?
What is the primary neurotransmitter imbalance in Parkinson's disease?
What is the primary characteristic of fronto-temporal dementia?
What is the primary characteristic of fronto-temporal dementia?
What is the primary cause of vascular dementia?
What is the primary cause of vascular dementia?
What is the primary effect of digoxin in the medical management of congestive heart failure (CHF)?
What is the primary effect of digoxin in the medical management of congestive heart failure (CHF)?
What is the primary goal of positioning for individuals with CHF?
What is the primary goal of positioning for individuals with CHF?
What is the recommended daily sodium intake for individuals with CHF?
What is the recommended daily sodium intake for individuals with CHF?
What is the primary characteristic of peripheral vascular disease (PVD)?
What is the primary characteristic of peripheral vascular disease (PVD)?
What is the primary effect of beta blockers in the medical management of congestive heart failure (CHF)?
What is the primary effect of beta blockers in the medical management of congestive heart failure (CHF)?
