Question

A 70-year-old man presents with resting tremor, bradykinesia, and rigidity affecting daily activities. According to NICE guidelines, what is the first-line medication for Parkinson's disease when symptoms significantly impact quality of life?

Accepted Answer

Levodopa/carbidopa

Answer

Amantadine

Answer

Entacapone

Answer

A dopamine agonist (e.g. ropinirole)

Answer

Selegiline (MAO-B inhibitor)

Practice question

A 70-year-old man presents with resting tremor, bradykinesia, and rigidity affecting daily activities. According to NICE guidelines, what is the first-line medication for Parkinson's disease when symptoms significantly impact quality of life?