Parkinson's

Question 1

Ergot-derived dopamine receptor agonists are ass. w/?

Answer 1

bromocriptine, cabergoline
ass. pulmonary, retroperitoneal & cardiac fibrosis.

Question 2

Hallmarks marks of drug induce Parkinson’s
Only in Parkinson

Answer 2

• drug induce will have symmetrical sx but will not have rigidity or resting tremors

Question 3

Drugs causing peripheral neuropathy? (5)

Answer 3

Amiodarone
Isoniazid
Vincristine
Nitrofurantoin
Metronidazole

Question 4

Drug induced Parkinson rx

Answer 4

Benzhexol

Question 5

causes of Atypical Parkinsonisms

Answer 5

Lewy Body Dementia
Multiple System Atrophy
Corticobasal Degeneration
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy