5 Questions
In which stage of Hoehn & Yahr staging does the individual experience mild bilateral disease and good balance?
Stage 2: Mild bilateral disease; good balance
Which of the following is a characteristic of the premotor stage of Parkinson's disease?
Presence of Lewy bodies in the medulla oblongata, locus coeruleus, and olfactory bulb
What is a key feature for the clinical diagnosis of Parkinson's disease?
Bradykinesia AND one or more of Muscular rigidity, resting tremor, postural instability
During which stage of Parkinson's disease are Lewy bodies found in the cortex?
Advanced stage
Which nonmotor symptom is commonly associated with Parkinson's disease?
Anxiety and depression
Learn about the background and clinical criteria of Parkinson's Disease, including its description, causes, and hallmark motor features. Understand the usual age of onset and male to female ratio, as well as the classic cardinal symptom tetrad. Test your knowledge with this quiz!
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