Question

A 68-year-old male has Parkinson's disease with predominant tremor affecting his daily activities. Which initial therapy is recommended for a patient under 70 whose quality of life is not significantly affected but requires symptomatic control?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Levodopa/carbidopa

Answer

Dopamine agonist (e.g., ropinirole)

Answer

Entacapone

Answer

Propranolol

Practice question

A 68-year-old male has Parkinson's disease with predominant tremor affecting his daily activities. Which initial therapy is recommended for a patient under 70 whose quality of life is not significantly affected but requires symptomatic control?