PARKINSON'S DISEASE QUIZ
Does someone you know suffer from Parkinson's Disease? Make sure you have all the facts about this condition. Take this fast HealthAtoZ quiz to test your knowledge.
After you have finished answering the following questions, click "Done" to find out your results.
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Is there a difference between parkinsonism and Parkinson's Disease?
Yes
No
Not Necessarily
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Neurology is the medical specialty that provides doctors with expertise in Parkinson's Disease.
Yes
No
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In Parkinson's Disease, part of the brain gets too little dopamine
Yes
No
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Parkinson's tremor should always be treated
Yes
No
Not Necessarily
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Treating Parkinson,s slows the progression of the disease.
Yes
No
Not Necessarily
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The ability to walk, talk, eat, drive, and dress oneself can all be affected by Parkinson's Disease.
Yes
No
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Relatives and friends have no role in the treatment team for Parkinson's Disease.
Yes
No
Sources
The Parkinson's Web
http://neuro-chief-e.mgh.harvard.edu/parkinsonsweb/Main/PDmain.asp
American Parkinson's Disease Association
http://www.apdaparkinson.com/
Parkinson Foundation of Canada
http://www.parkinson.ca:80/
The Parkinson's Institute
http://www.parkinsonsinstitute.org/
U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/
Aminoff, Michael J. Parkinson's Disease and other extraphyramidal disorders. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 14th edition. edited by Kurt Isselbacher et al. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1998. pages 2356-2363.
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