Question

A 68-year-old man presents with a resting tremor in his right hand, bradykinesia, and rigidity. His symptoms are starting to interfere with his daily activities. What is the most appropriate first-line treatment to improve motor symptoms according to NICE guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Levodopa (with a decarboxylase inhibitor)

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Ropinirole

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Pramipexole

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Selegiline

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Amantadine

Practice question

A 68-year-old man presents with a resting tremor in his right hand, bradykinesia, and rigidity. His symptoms are starting to interfere with his daily activities. What is the most appropriate first-line treatment to improve motor symptoms according to NICE guidelines?