Golf and Risk of Parkinson Disease
Living within 1 to 3 miles of a golf course is associated with an increased risk of parkinson disease.
- True
- False
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Parkinson’s Disease
Which one of the following statements about Parkinson’s disease is false?
- Nonmotor symptoms often predate the onset of motor symptoms by many years.
- No imaging technique can confirm the diagnosis.
- Motor symptoms of slowness tend to be symmetric.
- No available pharmacologic therapy slows progression of the disease.
Volume 40.1 - Question 31
Lixisenatide in Parkinson’s Disease
In early Parkinson’s disease, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist lixisenatide results in less progression of motor disability than placebo at 12 months.
- True
- False
Volume 39.6 - Question 33
Management of Motor Symptoms of Advanced Parkinson’s without Safe Oral Access
Clinical trials support the use of the rotigotine patch for management of motor symptoms in patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease without safe oral access.
- True
- False
Volume 38.2 - Question 31
Parkinson Disease
Which one of the following is a common feature of Parkinson Disease?
- Neck and trunk rigidity more prominent than limb rigidity.
- Prominent postural instability early in the course of illness.
- Absence of nonmotor symptoms after 5 years.
- Neuropsychiatric symptoms in early stages.
Volume 38.3 - Question 30
Parkinson – Treatment
Which one of the following about the treatment of Parkinson Disease is false?
- Delaying levodopa initiation until severe symptoms develop worsens disability.
- Medications for Parkinson Disease should not be stopped abruptly.
- Psyllium is the treatment of choice for constipation.
- Botulinum toxin A injections are highly effective for the treatment of sialorrhea.
Volume 38.6 - Question 36
Parkinson Disease and Trichloroethylene
Remote occupational exposure to trichloroethylene in drinking water may increase the risk of Parkinson disease.
- True
- False
Volume 38.6 - Question 9
Long-Term Sequelae of Carbon Monoxide Toxicity
The Glasgow Coma Scale is a valuable prognostic tool for predicting delayed neuropsychiatric sequelae in carbon monoxide poisoning.
- True
- False
Volume 41.2 - Question 23
Inappropriate Sexual Behaviour in Persons with Dementia
Which one of the following statements about inappropriate sexual behaviour in persons with dementia is false?
- The behaviour is less common in people with Parkinson’s disease dementia after treatment with dopaminergic agents.
- Non-pharmacological interventions are effective.
- Hormonal therapies can decrease the behaviours in males.
- Antiandrogens are most associated with adverse side effects.
Volume 41.2 - Question 15
Essential Tremor
A 72-year-old woman presents for a general checkup. She mentions that she is bothered increasingly by shaking of her right hand and her head. It interferes with her ability to eat, drink and write. She is concerned that she may have Parkinsons disease. You make a diagnosis of essential tremor which is considered an action tremor.
Volume 40.21 - Question 12
Malnutrition
In evaluating adults for possible malnutrition, serum albumin should be used as an indicator of nutritional status.
- True
- False
Volume 40.2 - Question 34
Essential Tremor
A 72-year-old woman presents for a general checkup. She mentions that she is bothered increasingly by shaking of her right hand and her head. It interferes with her ability to eat, drink and write. She is concerned that she may have Parkinsons disease. You make a diagnosis of essential tremor which is considered an action tremor.
Volume 40.1 - Question 38
Falls
An 85-year-old female patient was brought in by her daughter today to discuss her mother’s recent falls in her current residence. This patient lives alone in a house with 2 staircases for the 2 floors and basement. She has fallen multiple times in her house recently. She is experiencing pains in various parts of her body.
Volume 39.6 - Question 42
Vestibular Rehabilitation after Stroke
Patients suffering from stroke can continue to see improvement in balance and gait with vestibular rehabilitation therapy up to 6 months after stroke onset.
- True
- False
Volume 39.6 - Question 34
The Twitchy Tongue - An Approach
Which one of the following statements about hyperkinetic movements of the tongue is false?
- Epileptic conditions are a situation in which hyperkinetic movements of the tongue may be represented.
- Cortical infarcts could be manifested as tongue tremors.
- Tardive dyskinesia does not involve any parts of the tongue.
- Isolated tongue tremor may be a presentation of idiopathic Parkinson’s disease.
Volume 39.6 - Question 25
Dementia
Three years of daily use of a single strong anticholinergic medication at the minimum effective dose recommended for older people is associated with 50% increased odds of dementia.
- True
- False
Volume 35.61 - Question 28
Medical Assistance in Dying
In Canada, chronic pain syndromes represent the most common diagnosis for medical assistance in dying requests when death is not reasonably foreseeable.
- True
- False
Volume 39.3 - Question 40
Transportation Noise and Dementia
Transportation noise is associated with a higher risk of all-cause dementia.
- True
- False
Volume 37.2 - Question 9
Rapid Agitation Control
For patients in the emergency department with severe agitation, intramuscular ketamine resulted in a significantly shorter time to adequate sedation than a combination of intramuscular midazolam and haloperidol.
- True
- False
Volume 37.4 - Question 34
Bullous Pemphigoid
Which one of the following statements about bullous pemphigoid due to dipeptidyl-peptidase 4 (DPP4) inhibitors is false?
- Median onset time from DPP4 inhibitor commencement is 11 months.
- Skin biopsy is required for diagnosis.
- Clinically, lesions are more widespread than traditionally described bullous pemphigoid.
- Most patients with moderate to severe cases are sufficiently treated by potent topical corticosteroids.
Volume 37.5 - Question 29
Wilson’s Disease
Which one of the following statements about Wilson’s disease is false?
- Dysarthria is often the first prominent neurological symptom.
- Serum ceruloplasmin level alone is adequate for diagnosis.
- Acute liver failure may be the first manifestation.
- Screening of all first-degree relatives is mandatory.