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What is the primary neurotransmitter whose imbalance is associated with Parkinson's disease?
What is the primary neurotransmitter whose imbalance is associated with Parkinson's disease?
What are the cardinal symptoms of Parkinson's disease?
What are the cardinal symptoms of Parkinson's disease?
Which neurotransmitter acts as an inhibitory transmitter in the striatum?
Which neurotransmitter acts as an inhibitory transmitter in the striatum?
Which neurotransmitter imbalance results from the degeneration of neurons supplying dopamine to the striatum in Parkinson's disease?
Which neurotransmitter imbalance results from the degeneration of neurons supplying dopamine to the striatum in Parkinson's disease?
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What characteristic must be present for the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease?
What characteristic must be present for the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease?
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What is the secondary most common degenerative disease of neurons after Alzheimer's disease in the United States?
What is the secondary most common degenerative disease of neurons after Alzheimer's disease in the United States?
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What is the primary mechanism of action of Levodopa in reducing symptoms of Parkinson's disease?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Levodopa in reducing symptoms of Parkinson's disease?
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Why is the activity of decarboxylase enhanced by vitamin B6 in the context of Levodopa therapy?
Why is the activity of decarboxylase enhanced by vitamin B6 in the context of Levodopa therapy?
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What intervention can help reduce the risk of postural hypotension associated with Levodopa therapy?
What intervention can help reduce the risk of postural hypotension associated with Levodopa therapy?
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How can dyskinesias caused by Levodopa be managed?
How can dyskinesias caused by Levodopa be managed?
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What is the reason for giving additional carbidopa (without levodopa) when experiencing nausea and vomiting with Levodopa therapy?
What is the reason for giving additional carbidopa (without levodopa) when experiencing nausea and vomiting with Levodopa therapy?
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How do first generation antipsychotic drugs, chlorpromazine, and haloperidol, affect the therapeutic effects of Levodopa?
How do first generation antipsychotic drugs, chlorpromazine, and haloperidol, affect the therapeutic effects of Levodopa?
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Which drug may lead to yellow and orange colored urine as an adverse effect?
Which drug may lead to yellow and orange colored urine as an adverse effect?
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What is the primary benefit derived from using Tolcapone in conjunction with Levodopa?
What is the primary benefit derived from using Tolcapone in conjunction with Levodopa?
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Which drug combination is sold as Stalevo for the treatment of Parkinson's disease?
Which drug combination is sold as Stalevo for the treatment of Parkinson's disease?
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What is a black box warning associated with Selegiline?
What is a black box warning associated with Selegiline?
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Which adverse effect is associated with Rasagiline monotherapy?
Which adverse effect is associated with Rasagiline monotherapy?
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What is the primary mechanism of action of Amantadine for the treatment of Parkinson's disease?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Amantadine for the treatment of Parkinson's disease?
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What causes an imbalance between dopamine and acetylcholine in Parkinson's disease?
What causes an imbalance between dopamine and acetylcholine in Parkinson's disease?
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Which neurotransmitter is responsible for causing excessive stimulation of neurons in the absence of adequate dopamine?
Which neurotransmitter is responsible for causing excessive stimulation of neurons in the absence of adequate dopamine?
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What is the potential toxic protein synthesized by dopaminergic neurons in Parkinson's disease?
What is the potential toxic protein synthesized by dopaminergic neurons in Parkinson's disease?
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Which drug is NOT included in the initial treatment for mild symptoms of Parkinson's disease?
Which drug is NOT included in the initial treatment for mild symptoms of Parkinson's disease?
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What is the most effective therapeutic drug combination for treating more severe symptoms of Parkinson's disease?
What is the most effective therapeutic drug combination for treating more severe symptoms of Parkinson's disease?
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What minimizes the 'wearing off' effect of Levodopa in Parkinson's disease?
What minimizes the 'wearing off' effect of Levodopa in Parkinson's disease?
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Which drug is highly selective for D2 and D3 receptors and can be used as monotherapy early in Parkinson's and as an adjunct for advanced Parkinson's?
Which drug is highly selective for D2 and D3 receptors and can be used as monotherapy early in Parkinson's and as an adjunct for advanced Parkinson's?
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Which drug is used as acute treatment of hypo mobility during off episodes in patients with advanced Parkinson's, is not given by mouth, and is not indicated for routine Parkinson's management?
Which drug is used as acute treatment of hypo mobility during off episodes in patients with advanced Parkinson's, is not given by mouth, and is not indicated for routine Parkinson's management?
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Which drug should not be used in pregnancy, is used for management of Parkinson's from early to advanced stages, and is known to cause dose-related hallucinations?
Which drug should not be used in pregnancy, is used for management of Parkinson's from early to advanced stages, and is known to cause dose-related hallucinations?
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Which drug is a selective irreversible inhibitor of COMT, indicated for use with Levodopa, and increases Levodopa availability by inhibiting COMT?
Which drug is a selective irreversible inhibitor of COMT, indicated for use with Levodopa, and increases Levodopa availability by inhibiting COMT?
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Which drug is poorly tolerated, a derivative of ergot, and can be used alone in early treatment of Parkinson's and in combination with Levodopa in advanced Parkinson's?
Which drug is poorly tolerated, a derivative of ergot, and can be used alone in early treatment of Parkinson's and in combination with Levodopa in advanced Parkinson's?
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Which drug is occasionally used for Parkinson, possibly effective for improving the off times, and associated with adverse effects like valve regurgitations and development of heart failure?
Which drug is occasionally used for Parkinson, possibly effective for improving the off times, and associated with adverse effects like valve regurgitations and development of heart failure?
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Which drug used for insomnia in Parkinson's patients is associated with exacerbating dementia due to its anticholinergic effects?
Which drug used for insomnia in Parkinson's patients is associated with exacerbating dementia due to its anticholinergic effects?
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Which neurotransmitter imbalance is mainly associated with the development of psychosis in Parkinson's patients?
Which neurotransmitter imbalance is mainly associated with the development of psychosis in Parkinson's patients?
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What is the primary reason for avoiding first-generation antipsychotics in Parkinson's patients with psychosis?
What is the primary reason for avoiding first-generation antipsychotics in Parkinson's patients with psychosis?
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Why should quetiapine be considered before clozapine for the treatment of psychosis in Parkinson's patients?
Why should quetiapine be considered before clozapine for the treatment of psychosis in Parkinson's patients?
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Which medication combination can be used to manage periodic limb movement in Parkinson's patients?
Which medication combination can be used to manage periodic limb movement in Parkinson's patients?
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Which drug is the only one recommended by AAN guidelines for the treatment of depression in Parkinson's disease?
Which drug is the only one recommended by AAN guidelines for the treatment of depression in Parkinson's disease?
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What is the potential risk of using Amitriptyline to treat depression in Parkinson's patients?
What is the potential risk of using Amitriptyline to treat depression in Parkinson's patients?
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Which drug should be withdrawn if psychosis develops in a Parkinson's patient and the dosage of levodopa should be reduced?
Which drug should be withdrawn if psychosis develops in a Parkinson's patient and the dosage of levodopa should be reduced?
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Which drug is considered a second-generation antipsychotic option for treating psychosis in Parkinson's patients, but requires monitoring for the potential adverse effect of agranulocytosis?
Which drug is considered a second-generation antipsychotic option for treating psychosis in Parkinson's patients, but requires monitoring for the potential adverse effect of agranulocytosis?
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What is the primary reason for avoiding first-generation antipsychotics in Parkinson's patients with psychosis?
What is the primary reason for avoiding first-generation antipsychotics in Parkinson's patients with psychosis?
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