Question

A 63-year-old man presents with bradykinesia, resting tremor, and rigidity. Diagnosis of Parkinson disease is made. Symptoms impair his function at work. According to Canadian guidelines, which is the most appropriate initial pharmacologic therapy?

Accepted Answer

Levodopa/carbidopa

Answer

Anticholinergic monotherapy

Answer

High-dose dopamine agonist only

Answer

MAO-B inhibitor is contraindicated

Answer

No medication until symptoms are severe

Practice question

A 63-year-old man presents with bradykinesia, resting tremor, and rigidity. Diagnosis of Parkinson disease is made. Symptoms impair his function at work. According to Canadian guidelines, which is the most appropriate initial pharmacologic therapy?