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Questions and Answers
At what age do symptoms of Parkinson's Disease usually first appear?
At what age do symptoms of Parkinson's Disease usually first appear?
- Sixth decade of life
- 30 years of age
- 20 years of age
- Fifth decade of life (correct)
What is the role of dopamine in Parkinson's Disease?
What is the role of dopamine in Parkinson's Disease?
- Muscle relaxant
- Motor center controller
- Excitatory neurotransmitter
- Inhibitory neurotransmitter (correct)
What is the characteristic of a pill-rolling tremor?
What is the characteristic of a pill-rolling tremor?
- Rhythmic muscle spasms
- Involuntary muscle contractions
- Slow, rolling movements (correct)
- Fast, jerky movements
What is bradykinesia?
What is bradykinesia?
What is shuffling gait?
What is shuffling gait?
How is Parkinson's Disease diagnosed?
How is Parkinson's Disease diagnosed?
What is the primary mechanism of action of antiparkinsonian medications?
What is the primary mechanism of action of antiparkinsonian medications?
What is the purpose of adding carbidopa to levodopa?
What is the purpose of adding carbidopa to levodopa?
What is the goal of providing a safe environment for patients with Parkinson's disease?
What is the goal of providing a safe environment for patients with Parkinson's disease?
What is the term for the sudden periods of near-immobility followed by a sudden return of effectiveness of the medication?
What is the term for the sudden periods of near-immobility followed by a sudden return of effectiveness of the medication?
What is the surgical treatment that has largely replaced ablative procedures in the treatment of Parkinson's disease?
What is the surgical treatment that has largely replaced ablative procedures in the treatment of Parkinson's disease?
Why is it important to cut food into small pieces and provide small, frequent feedings for patients with Parkinson's disease?
Why is it important to cut food into small pieces and provide small, frequent feedings for patients with Parkinson's disease?
