Question

A 65-year-old man presents with resting tremor, bradykinesia and rigidity. He has difficulty initiating movement and a shuffling gait. You suspect Parkinson disease. What is the most appropriate initial pharmacological treatment for symptomatic control?

Accepted Answer

Levodopa-carbidopa combination

Answer

Trihexyphenidyl monotherapy

Answer

Amantadine monotherapy

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Haloperidol

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Propranolol only

Practice question

A 65-year-old man presents with resting tremor, bradykinesia and rigidity. He has difficulty initiating movement and a shuffling gait. You suspect Parkinson disease. What is the most appropriate initial pharmacological treatment for symptomatic control?