A 65-year-old man is newly diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. His symptoms (tremor and bradykinesia) are starting to affect his daily activities and ...

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A 65-year-old man is newly diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. His symptoms (tremor and bradykinesia) are starting to affect his daily activities and quality of life. What is the recommended first-line treatment strategy according to NICE guidelines?

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A choice between Levodopa, Dopamine agonists, or MAO-B inhibitors

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Levodopa (e.g., Co-careldopa)

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Non-ergot dopamine agonist (e.g., Ropinirole)

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MAO-B inhibitor (e.g., Rasagiline)

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Anticholinergic (e.g., Procyclidine)

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Parkinson's Disease

A 65-year-old man is newly diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. His symptoms (tremor and bradykinesia) are starting to affect his daily activities and quality of life. What is the recommended first-line treatment strategy according to NICE guidelines?