This is the re-test for Physician Focus on Parkinson's Issue 19 (Fall 2011). A score of 70% or better must be obtained in order to receive your CME certificate for participating in this activity.
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| Based on the evidence, which of these is NOT likely to be the best choice for initial treatment of depression for a PD patient? |
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| The diagnosis of an anxiety disorder in Parkinsons disease is appropriate when the patient: |
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| In the DOMINION study of impulse control disorders in PD patients, increased risk of ICD was associated with: |
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A PD patient reports sleep disturbance, loss of interest in sex, and diminished desire to participate in social activities, and displays a flat affect during the interview. The patients appetite is normal, he has maintained his weight for the past 6 months, and reports no suicidal ideation. Is this patient likely to be depressed?
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| The spouse of a patient reports that the patient has begun to gamble online for several hours per day, and may be using up their retirement savings. The patient is currently taking levodopa, a dopamine agonist, a COMT inhibitor, and an antidepressant. Initial treatment for this patient should include consideration of which of these? |
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| Rate your level of agreement with the following statement, with 1 indicating disagree completely and 5 indicating agree completely: |
| Once a person develops Parkinsons disease, the best assumption is that they are not safe to drive, unless they demonstrate otherwise. | |
| Which of these would lead you to rule out a diagnosis of anxiety disorder in the context of PD? |
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| According to results from Menza et al., 8 weeks of treatment with _____ was superior to placebo, while 8 weeks of treatment with _____ was not. |
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| In the DOMINION study, the overall prevalence of at least one ICD in the PD population was: |
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| Which skills necessary for driving are likely to be impaired in PD? |
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