Severe Hypomobility ("Freezing") Reactions in Advanced Parkinson's Disease May Respond

question 3

Multiple Choice

Severe hypomobility ("freezing") reactions in advanced Parkinson's disease may respond rapidly after injection of which drug?

• A) apomorphine
• B) dopamine
• C) ropinirole
• D) benztropine
• E) tizanidine

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Definitions:

Deep Brain Stimulation

A neurosurgical procedure that involves implanting electrodes in the brain to send electrical impulses to specific areas.

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A mental health therapy that entails the induction of seizures through electrical stimulation to alleviate psychiatric conditions.

Electrodes

Conductive pads or probes used to detect electrical signals in scientific research, medical monitoring, or therapeutic interventions.

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A medical treatment most commonly used for severe depression involving electric currents passed through the brain to induce a brief seizure.