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What is the most common form of parkinsonism?
Parkinson disease
Which neurotransmitters are implicated in causing Parkinson disease?
Dopamine and acetylcholine
What is the main effect of Parkinson disease on the body?
Affects posture and locomotion
What theory suggests the cause of Alzheimer disease to be degeneration of cholinergic neurons?
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Which of the following drugs can cause pseudoparkinsonism as an adverse reaction?
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Which of the following nonpharmacologic measures can lessen symptoms of parkinsonism?
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What part of the brain experiences degeneration in Parkinson disease?
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Parkinson disease is characterized by which neurotransmitter imbalance?
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Which neurologic tract does Parkinson disease affect?
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Which neurotransmitter deficiency is associated with Alzheimer disease?
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What is the chronic, progressive neurodegenerative disorder with marked cognitive dysfunction?
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Which neurotransmitter is considered inhibitory?
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What is the primary cause of symptomatic movement disorders in Parkinson's disease?
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Which drug category aims to replace the dopamine deficit in Parkinson's disease?
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What is the role of carbidopa in the treatment of Parkinson's disease?
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Which drug acts directly on dopamine receptors in the central nervous system, cardiovascular system, and GI tract?
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What is the primary purpose of monoamine oxidase-B (MAO-B) inhibitors in Parkinson's disease treatment?
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What is the function of catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitors when taken with a levodopa preparation?
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Which drug is recommended by the FDA to treat hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson's disease psychosis?
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What are common side effects of anticholinergic drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease?
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What may occur with high levodopa dosages?
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What effect may high doses of selegiline have?
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What should be frequently monitored when taking tolcapone?
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What is the primary characteristic of Alzheimer disease?
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Which factors are thought to influence the occurrence of Alzheimer disease?
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How do acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors work in treating Alzheimer disease?
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What is the primary effect of AChE inhibitors in treating Alzheimer disease?
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Which drug is a reversible AChE inhibitor used to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer disease?
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Aside from memory loss, what other symptom is commonly associated with Alzheimer disease?
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Which neurotransmitter does AChE inhibitor drugs like donepezil affect?
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What is the current status of finding a cure for Alzheimer disease?
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What is the etiology of Alzheimer disease according to the text?
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Which drugs are considered AChE inhibitors according to the text?
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Which of these symptoms is NOT commonly associated with Alzheimer disease?
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What type of dementia is Alzheimer disease?
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