Question

A 70-year-old man has a resting tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia consistent with Parkinson's disease. He is significantly affected in daily activities. According to NICE, which therapy should be offered first-line to improve his motor symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Levodopa combined with a dopa-decarboxylase inhibitor

Answer

Propranolol

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Selegiline monotherapy

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Deep brain stimulation

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Botulinum toxin injection

Practice question

A 70-year-old man has a resting tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia consistent with Parkinson's disease. He is significantly affected in daily activities. According to NICE, which therapy should be offered first-line to improve his motor symptoms?