Question

A 72-year-old man with bradykinesia, resting tremor and rigidity has functional impairment interfering with daily activities. You diagnose idiopathic Parkinson disease. What is the most appropriate initial pharmacological treatment?

Accepted Answer

Levodopa-carbidopa

Answer

Selegiline monotherapy

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Pramipexole monotherapy

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Amantadine monotherapy

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No pharmacological treatment until late disease

Practice question

A 72-year-old man with bradykinesia, resting tremor and rigidity has functional impairment interfering with daily activities. You diagnose idiopathic Parkinson disease. What is the most appropriate initial pharmacological treatment?