Question

A 78-year-old patient with newly diagnosed Parkinson's disease has significant bradykinesia. Which medication class is considered first-line for managing motor symptoms in older patients?

Accepted Answer

Levodopa preparations

Answer

Dopamine agonists (e.g., pramipexole)

Answer

Anticholinergics (e.g., trihexyphenidyl)

Answer

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

Answer

Amantadine

Practice question

A 78-year-old patient with newly diagnosed Parkinson's disease has significant bradykinesia. Which medication class is considered first-line for managing motor symptoms in older patients?