Question

A 70-year-old man with newly diagnosed Parkinson disease has bothersome bradykinesia and rigidity affecting his daily activities. What is the most appropriate initial pharmacological treatment?

Accepted Answer

Levodopa with a peripheral dopa decarboxylase inhibitor

Answer

Dopamine antagonist antipsychotic

Answer

High-dose anticholinergic monotherapy in the elderly

Answer

Levodopa is avoided in all early disease

Answer

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

Practice question

A 70-year-old man with newly diagnosed Parkinson disease has bothersome bradykinesia and rigidity affecting his daily activities. What is the most appropriate initial pharmacological treatment?