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What are the 7 classes of treatment for Parkinson's?
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1. L-dopa
2. DA agonists 3. amantadine 4. COMT inhibitors 5. anticholinergics 6. MAO-B inhibitors 7. surgical intervention |
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What is the most reliable and effective anti-Parkinson oral treatment drug?
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L-dopa
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What must L-dopa be combined with to prevent premature metabolism?
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dopadecarboxylase inhibitor
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What are two classes of dangerous drug combinations with L-dopa?
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1. MAOI's
2. adrenomimetics |
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Impulse control disorder is associated with which class of anti-Parkinson drugs?
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DA receptor agonists
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What are the DA receptor agonists?
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1. bromocriptine
2. pergolide 3. pramipexole 4. ropinirol |
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What are the COMT inhibitors?
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1. entacapone
2. tolcapone |
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What are the MAO-B inhibitors?
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selegiline
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(MAO-B inhibitors) DON'T administer with _______ or _______.
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tricyclic antidepressants or SSRI's
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true or false:
MAO-B inhibitors are irreversible. |
true
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What are the anticholinergic agents?
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1. benzotropine
2. procyclidine 3. trihexyphenidyl 4. diphenhydramine |
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What drug is used in elderly patients who can't tolerate L-dopa?
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diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
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true or false:
Parkinson's is progressive and non-fatal. |
true
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true or false:
The causes of Parkinson's are largely unknown. |
true
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true or false:
There is no cure for Parkinson's. |
true
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