Effective Diagnosis and Treatment
of Early Parkinson’s Disease
Post Test

A score of 70% must be achieved to receive continuing education credits.
 
1. Which of the following are clinical features/cardinal signs of Parkinson’s Disease:
 a. Bradykinesia
 b. Tremor
 c. Difficulty swallowing
 d. A and B
 e. All of the above
2. Which of the following are clinical features of Atypical Parkinsonism:
 a. Early gait and balance problems
 b. Slow progressive course
 c. Urinary incontinence
 d. A and C
 e. All of the above
3. Multiple impulse control disorders, including compulsive gambling, sexual behavior, buying, and eating, have been reported to occur frequently in Parkinson’s Disease.
   True
   False
4. In the advanced stages of Parkinson’s Disease, non-motor complications may outweigh motor disturbances.
 True
 False
5. Compared to untreated patients, levodopa decreases survival and quality of life.
 True
False
6. During the ADAGIO study, a higher percentage of patients taking the placebo experienced side effects such as headache, back pain, and depression, compared to patients taking Rasagiline.
   True
   False
7. Which of the following are possible options for treating Parkinson’s Disease:
  a. Levodopa
  b. Rasagiline
 c. Ropinirole
 d. A and C
 e. All of the above
8. Essential Tremor is commonly misdiagnosed as Parkinson’s Disease.
  True
   False
9. During the progression of Parkinson’s Disease, a patient is likely to experience other serious side effects. Which of the following is not a possible long-term side effect of this disease:
a. Dementia
 b. Hallucinations
 c. Depression
  d. All of the above are possible
10. Which of the following is not a possible treatment option for Essential/Familial Tremor:
  a. Beta-blockers
  b. Mysoline
 c. Ropinirole

Effective Diagnosis and Treatment
of Early Parkinson’s Disease

Activity Evaluation

 Please rate this activity on the following scale:
4 - Excellent        3 - Good        2 - Fair        1 - Poor
1.Based on the content presented I am better able to:  
  • Identify patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) in need of early treatment
    4        3        2        1
  • Distinguish disease progression from suboptimal treatment of PD
    4        3        2        1
  • Explain the role of the dopamine pathway in PD
    4        3        2        1
  • Evaluate the considerations and challenges when initiating treatment for Parkinson's disease
    4        3        2        1
  • Describe the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of different treatment options that may be used in early disease
    4        3        2        1
2. Activity met my expectations    4        3        2        1  
3. Activity was free of bias    4        3        2        1
4. Activity content was understandable    4        3        2        1
5. Presenter was free of bias    4        3        2        1
6. Method of learning was beneficial    4        3        2        1
7. Presenter covered material to extent expected    4        3        2        1


Due to the content of this activity, I will change my practice patterns by:

Providing appropriate education to patients about Parkinson’s Disease and early treatments
Provide education to providers about Parkinson’s Disease and early treatments
My practice patterns will not change
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