Parkinson's Parkinson's Symptoms and Diagnosis

Question 1

Which of the following is considered a cardinal motor symptom of Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

Tremor at rest

Answer

Resting tremor is one of the four cardinal motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease, typically occurring when the limb is relaxed.

Question 2

What term describes the mask-like facial expression commonly seen in Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

Hypomimia

Answer

Hypomimia refers to the reduced facial expression seen in Parkinson's disease due to bradykinesia affecting facial muscles.

Question 3

Which diagnostic criteria is used most commonly for clinical diagnosis of Parkinson's disease in the US?

Accepted Answer

UK Brain Bank Criteria

Answer

The UK Parkinson's Disease Society Brain Bank Criteria is the most widely used clinical diagnostic standard for Parkinson's disease.

Question 4

Micrographia in Parkinson's disease refers to which symptom?

Accepted Answer

Abnormally small handwriting

Answer

Micrographia is the progressive reduction in handwriting size, often worsening as the writing continues, caused by bradykinesia.

Question 5

What is the typical side of the body where Parkinson's disease symptoms first appear?

Accepted Answer

Asymmetrically on one side

Answer

Parkinson's disease characteristically begins asymmetrically, affecting one side of the body before progressing to the other.

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