Question

A 72-year-old man presents with bradykinesia, rigidity and resting tremor. He is having significant impact on mobility and quality of life. What is the most appropriate first-line pharmacological treatment?

Accepted Answer

Levodopa combined with a dopa-decarboxylase inhibitor

Answer

Dopamine agonist monotherapy in all patients

Answer

MAO-B inhibitor only

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Amantadine alone

Answer

High-dose antipsychotics

Practice question

A 72-year-old man presents with bradykinesia, rigidity and resting tremor. He is having significant impact on mobility and quality of life. What is the most appropriate first-line pharmacological treatment?