Parkinson's Parkinson's Fall Prevention and Safety

Question 1

What is the most common serious injury resulting from falls in Parkinson's disease patients?

Accepted Answer

Hip fracture

Answer

Concussion

Answer

Wrist fracture

Answer

Spinal cord injury

Question 2

The Timed Up and Go (TUG) test is used in Parkinson's disease primarily to assess:

Accepted Answer

Fall risk and mobility

Answer

Cognitive decline

Answer

Medication effectiveness

Answer

Tremor severity

Question 3

Freezing of gait in Parkinson's disease increases fall risk primarily because:

Accepted Answer

The sudden inability to move forward disrupts balance and momentum

Answer

It causes excessive sweating that makes floors slippery

Answer

It only occurs during sleep

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It causes involuntary backward movement

Question 4

Which environmental modification is most recommended for Parkinson's patients to reduce fall risk at home?

Accepted Answer

Removing loose rugs and clutter from walkways

Answer

Installing thick carpeting throughout the home

Answer

Using dim lighting to avoid glare

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Adding extra furniture to provide more handholds

Question 5

Which medication class used in Parkinson's disease is most associated with increased fall risk due to orthostatic hypotension?

Accepted Answer

Dopamine agonists

Answer

MAO-B inhibitors

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Anticholinergics

Answer

COMT inhibitors

Question 6

The 'pull test' performed during a neurological examination in Parkinson's disease assesses:

Accepted Answer

Postural reflexes and retropulsion tendency

Answer

Muscle strength in the arms

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Rigidity in the neck muscles

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Coordination of finger movements

Question 7

Approximately what percentage of Parkinson's disease patients experience at least one fall per year?

Accepted Answer

60-70%

Answer

15-20%

Answer

30-35%

Answer

85-90%