Question

A 68-year-old man with mild Parkinson disease presents with bradykinesia and resting tremor affecting his right hand and some stiffness; symptoms impair his handwriting and dressing but he is otherwise independent. What is the most appropriate initial pharmacological treatment?

Accepted Answer

Levodopa/carbidopa

Answer

High-dose oral steroids

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Haloperidol

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Diazepam

Answer

No pharmacological therapy is ever indicated

Practice question

A 68-year-old man with mild Parkinson disease presents with bradykinesia and resting tremor affecting his right hand and some stiffness; symptoms impair his handwriting and dressing but he is otherwise independent. What is the most appropriate initial pharmacological treatment?