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1. HT is a 54-year-old man who complains of tremors, overall fatigue, and a sense of weakness in his right hand. HT is diagnosed as being in the early stages of PD. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate next step in managing HT's PD?

A. HT's renal function should be used to determine the appropriate dose of anticholinergic agent. B. Amantadine is best for HT because it can be stopped suddenly without any subsequent clinical problems. C. HT should be started on monoamine oxidase-B inhibitor monotherapy. D. HT should be started on catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor monotherapy.

2. Which of the following is NOT generally considered to be a clinical feature or sign/symptom of PD?

A. Resting tremor and rigidity B. Enhanced postural reflexes C. Impaired gastrointestinal motility and bladder dysfunction D. Depression

3. Which of the following medications has been shown to slow the rate of progression of motor impairment in patients with early idiopathic PD?

A. Rasagiline B. Entacapone C. Rotigotine D. Levodopa/carbidopa

4. Which statement regarding PD medications and titration is FALSE?

A. Anticholinergic agents need to be initiated at low doses with very slow gradual titration. B. A dopamine agonist, such as pramipexole, can start at 0.125 mg 3 times daily and increase to 0.75 mg 3 times daily over 4 to 6 weeks. C. It is contraindicated to give a COMT inhibitor with carbidopa and levodopa. D. Amantadine is dosed according to creatinine clearance.

5. What medication possession ratio is considered to be optimal for patient adherence?

A. 0.2 B. 0.4 C. 0.6 D. 0.8

Maintenance is scheduled for 08/28/2024 6:00 AM EST - 08/28/2024 5:00 PM EST.

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1. HT is a 54-year-old man who complains of tremors, overall fatigue, and a sense of weakness in his right hand. HT is diagnosed as being in the early stages of PD. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate next step in managing HT's PD?

2. Which of the following is NOT generally considered to be a clinical feature or sign/symptom of PD?

3. Which of the following medications has been shown to slow the rate of progression of motor impairment in patients with early idiopathic PD?

4. Which statement regarding PD medications and titration is FALSE?

5. What medication possession ratio is considered to be optimal for patient adherence?

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1. HT is a 54-year-old man who complains of tremors, overall fatigue, and a sense of weakness in his right hand. HT is diagnosed as being in the early stages of PD. Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate next step in managing HT's PD?

2. Which of the following is NOT generally considered to be a clinical feature or sign/symptom of PD?

3. Which of the following medications has been shown to slow the rate of progression of motor impairment in patients with early idiopathic PD?

4. Which statement regarding PD medications and titration is FALSE?

5. What medication possession ratio is considered to be optimal for patient adherence?

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