Parkinson's Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Question 1

What are the key differences between the four main types of Parkinsonism?

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Cause, progression, and motor symptoms

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Treatment response and outlook

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Severity of motor symptoms only

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Non-motor symptoms only

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the psychological and social impacts of Parkinson's disease on patients and their families?

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Increased social isolation due to physical limitations and reduced confidence

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Improved cognitive function due to increased dopamine levels

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Enhanced emotional stability due to reduced anxiety levels

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Greater sense of independence due to improved motor skills

Question 3

How does physiotherapy contribute to the management of motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease?

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Physiotherapy, combined with medication, is essential for managing Parkinson's disease motor symptoms.

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Physiotherapy can completely cure Parkinson's disease.

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Physiotherapy has no effect on Parkinson's disease symptoms.

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Physiotherapy offers short-term relief from Parkinson's disease symptoms, but its benefits fade over time.

Question 4

In Parkinson's disease, what is the main function of dopamine?

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Dopamine helps movement.

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Dopamine stops movement.

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Dopamine has no role in Parkinson's disease.

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Dopamine is a hormone.

Question 5

Which of the following is a major motor symptom of Parkinson's Disease?

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Tremor at rest

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Muscle weakness

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Cognitive impairment

Question 6

What is the primary neurochemical deficiency associated with Parkinson's Disease?

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Dopamine

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Glutamate

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Serotonin

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Acetylcholine

Question 7

Which part of the brain is specifically affected in Parkinson's Disease?

Accepted Answer

Substantia nigra

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Basal ganglia

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Cerebellum

Question 8

What is a common medication used in the treatment of Parkinson's Disease?

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Dopamine agonists

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Anticonvulsants

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Beta-blockers

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Antidepressants

Question 9

What is a potential long-term complication of Parkinson's Disease?

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Contractures

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Seizures

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Stroke

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Migraine

Question 10

Which environmental factor has been linked to an increased risk of developing Parkinson's Disease?

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Exposure to pesticides

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High cholesterol

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Smoking

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Obesity

Question 11

What is the name of the clinical scale specifically used to assess the severity of Parkinson's Disease symptoms?

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Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS)

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Barthel Index

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Berg Balance Scale

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Hoehn and Yahr Scale

Question 12

Identify the primary symptom of Parkinson's Disease:

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Bradykinesia (slowed movement)

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Euphoria (elevated mood)

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Hyperactivity (excessive energy)

Question 13

What is the primary cause of Parkinson's Disease?

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Deficiency of dopamine in the substantia nigra (a brain region)

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Deficiency of acetylcholine in the hippocampus (a memory processing region)

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Excess of glutamate in the basal ganglia (brain circuits)

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Imbalance of serotonin in the amygdala (an emotional processing region)

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a potential treatment option for Parkinson's Disease?

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Antipsychotics (medications primarily used for mental health conditions)

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Levodopa (a medication that increases dopamine levels in the brain)

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Deep brain stimulation (a surgical procedure involving electrodes implanted in the brain)

Question 15

Which of the following is a non-motor symptom of Parkinson's Disease?

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Depression (a mood disorder)

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Bradykinesia (slowed movement)

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Resting tremor (involuntary shaking at rest)

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Tremor (involuntary shaking)

Question 16

What is the main function of levodopa in the treatment of Parkinson's Disease?

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To increase dopamine levels in the brain

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To reduce glutamate levels in the basal ganglia (brain circuits)

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To improve acetylcholine transmission in the hippocampus (a memory processing region)

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To block serotonin reuptake in the amygdala (an emotional processing region)

Question 17

Which part of the brain is primarily affected in Parkinson's Disease?

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Substantia nigra (a brain region responsible for movement control)

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Hippocampus (a brain region responsible for memory processing)

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Cerebellum (a brain region responsible for coordination and balance)

Question 18

What is the most common type of tremor associated with Parkinson's Disease?

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Resting tremor (involuntary shaking at rest)

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Intention tremor (involuntary shaking during voluntary movement)

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Kinetic tremor (involuntary shaking during movement)

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Postural tremor (involuntary shaking when maintaining a posture)

Question 19

What is the main cause of Parkinson's disease?

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Degeneration of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain

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Viral infection

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Immune system malfunction

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Environmental toxins

Question 20

Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat the motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

Levodopa

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Ibuprofen

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Aspirin

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Antibiotics

Question 21

Which of the following is a non-motor symptom of Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

Depression

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Tremors

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Rigidity

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Bradykinesia

Question 22

What is the name of the protein that forms Lewy bodies in the brains of Parkinson's patients?

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Alpha-synuclein

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Tau protein

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Beta-amyloid

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Prion protein

Question 23

Which of the following is a characteristic gait abnormality associated with Parkinson's disease?

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Shuffling

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Ataxic gait

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Spastic gait

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Trendelenburg gait

Question 24

What part of the brain is primarily affected in Parkinson's disease?

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Substantia nigra

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Cerebellum

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Hippocampus

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Thalamus

Question 25

Which of the following is a primary symptom commonly associated with Parkinson's Disease?

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Resting tremor

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Seizures

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Paralysis

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Aphasia

Question 26

What is the primary underlying cause of Parkinson's Disease?

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Degeneration of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain

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Head injury

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Stroke

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a potential treatment option for Parkinson's Disease?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics

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Medication to manage symptoms

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Surgery in severe cases

Question 28

Which part of the brain is primarily affected in Parkinson's Disease?

Accepted Answer

Substantia nigra

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Cerebellum

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Pons

Question 29

Which neurotransmitter is depleted in Parkinson's Disease?

Accepted Answer

Dopamine

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Acetylcholine

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Serotonin

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GABA

Question 30

Parkinson's Disease typically affects which age group?

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Over 60 years old

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20-40 years old

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Under 20 years old

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40-60 years old

Question 31

How is Parkinson's Disease typically diagnosed?

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A physical examination and review of medical history

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Blood test

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MRI scan

Question 32

Which of the following is a potential complication of Parkinson's Disease?

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Increased risk of falls

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Hearing loss

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Skin cancer

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Blindness

Question 33

Parkinson's Disease is considered a:

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Progressive neurodegenerative disorder

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Autoimmune disease

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Genetic disorder

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Infectious disease

Question 34

What is one of the four main symptoms of Parkinson's Disease, often appearing as a tremor in the hands at rest?

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Resting Tremor

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Apraxia

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Hypotonia

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Nystagmus

Question 35

Which chemical messenger in the brain is primarily affected in Parkinson's Disease?

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Dopamine

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Serotonin

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Acetylcholine

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Glutamate

Question 36

What is the name of a gene linked to an increased risk of developing Parkinson's Disease?

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LRRK2

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BRCA1

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HTT

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CFTR

Question 37

Which of these is a common non-motor symptom, often affecting thinking and memory, associated with Parkinson's Disease?

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Cognitive Impairment

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Hyperreflexia

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Bradykinesia

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Dysphagia

Question 38

The Hoehn and Yahr scale is used to:

Accepted Answer

Classify the severity of Parkinson's Disease.

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Measure the effectiveness of Parkinson's Disease medications

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Assess cognitive function in Parkinson's Disease

Question 39

Which of the following has been suggested as a potential environmental factor that could increase the risk of developing Parkinson's Disease?

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Exposure to Pesticides

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High levels of physical activity

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Regular caffeine consumption

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Mediterranean diet

Question 40

What's the difference between bradykinesia and akinesia in Parkinson's Disease?

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Bradykinesia is slowness of movement, while akinesia is the inability to move.

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Akinesia is a more severe symptom than bradykinesia.

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Bradykinesia affects only the upper limbs, while akinesia affects the lower limbs.

Question 41

Which of the following is a common complication that can occur in people with Parkinson's Disease?

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Falls

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Stroke

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Seizures

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Heart failure

Question 42

Which of the following is a key symptom of Parkinson's Disease?

Accepted Answer

Resting tremor

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Visual hallucinations

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Gastrointestinal disturbances

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Cognitive impairment

Question 43

What brain region is primarily affected in Parkinson's Disease?

Accepted Answer

Substantia nigra pars compacta

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Cerebellum

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Thalamus

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Hippocampus

Question 44

Which neurotransmitter is deficient in Parkinson's Disease?

Accepted Answer

Dopamine

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Glutamate

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Serotonin

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Acetylcholine

Question 45

What type of medication is primarily used to manage the motor symptoms of Parkinson's Disease?

Accepted Answer

Dopamine agonists

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Antipsychotics

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Anticonvulsants

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Anticholinergics

Question 46

Approximately what percentage of people over 50 in the UK have Parkinson's Disease?

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1 in 500

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1 in 1000

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1 in 100

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1 in 2000

Question 47

What is a distinctive characteristic of the gait in Parkinson's Disease?

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Shuffling steps with reduced arm swing

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High-stepping gait with exaggerated arm movements

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Toe-walking gait with a flexed posture

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Wide-based gait with a lurching motion

Question 48

Which surgical procedure can be used to alleviate symptoms in advanced Parkinson's Disease?

Accepted Answer

Deep brain stimulation

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Pallidotomy

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Thalamatomy

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Vagotomy

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a potential complication associated with Parkinson's Disease?

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Stroke

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Depression

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Pneumonia

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Falls and fractures

Question 50

Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of Parkinson's Disease?

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Sudden, jerky movements (chorea)

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Muscle stiffness (rigidity)

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Slowed movements (bradykinesia)

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Tremors at rest

Question 51

Parkinson's Disease primarily affects the production of which neurotransmitter, leading to problems with movement?

Accepted Answer

Dopamine

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Endorphins

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Acetylcholine

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Serotonin

Question 52

Which area of the brain is primarily affected by Parkinson's Disease, causing motor control issues?

Accepted Answer

Substantia nigra

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Cerebellum

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Hippocampus

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Amygdala

Question 53

What is the main goal of physical therapy for people with Parkinson's Disease?

Accepted Answer

To help maintain and improve mobility, flexibility, and balance

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To completely eliminate tremors and rigidity

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To completely reverse the progression of the disease

Question 54

Which type of exercise is generally NOT recommended for people with Parkinson's Disease?

Accepted Answer

High-impact aerobics

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Aquatic exercise

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Tai chi

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Yoga

Question 55

How can regular exercise benefit individuals with Parkinson's Disease?

Accepted Answer

It can improve balance, coordination, and reduce the risk of falls

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It can eliminate all motor symptoms, including tremors and rigidity

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It can completely cure the disease and restore normal dopamine levels

Question 56

What is the main role of levodopa, a common medication for Parkinson's Disease?

Accepted Answer

It increases dopamine levels in the brain

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It slows down the degeneration of brain cells

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It reduces inflammation in the nervous system

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It boosts the immune system to fight off infections

Question 57

Why is early diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease important?

Accepted Answer

It allows for timely intervention and management to potentially slow down symptom progression

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It prevents the development of all motor and non-motor symptoms

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It enables complete cure of the disease through early aggressive treatment

Question 58

Which of the following is NOT typically considered a major risk factor for developing Parkinson's Disease?

Accepted Answer

High consumption of antioxidants

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Age over 60

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Exposure to certain pesticides and herbicides

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Family history of the disease

Question 59

What is the primary function of dopamine in relation to movement?

Accepted Answer

It helps with smooth, coordinated movements

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It manages memory and learning processes

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It regulates sleep-wake cycles and mood

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It controls heart rate and blood pressure