A 70-year-old man with a new diagnosis of Parkinson's disease is being started on treatment. He has no cognitive impairment, is 68 kg, and has normal ...

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A 70-year-old man with a new diagnosis of Parkinson's disease is being started on treatment. He has no cognitive impairment, is 68 kg, and has normal renal function. He is functionally independent. According to NICE NG71, which of the following is the MOST appropriate initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Levodopa/Carbidopa 100/25 mg TDS

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Ropinirole 0.25 mg TDS

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Selegiline 5 mg daily

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Amantadine 100 mg daily

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Benzhexol 2 mg daily

uk-dgm MCQ (SBA): First-Line Treatment for Parkinson's Disease

A 70-year-old man with a new diagnosis of Parkinson's disease is being started on treatment. He has no cognitive impairment, is 68 kg, and has normal renal function. He is functionally independent. According to NICE NG71, which of the following is the MOST appropriate initial treatment?