A Number of Conditions Can Present Like,and Be Misdiagnosed as Parkinson's

question 55

Multiple Choice

A number of conditions can present like,and be misdiagnosed as Parkinson's disease.Which is NOT such a condition?

• A) tremors induced by certain medications
• B) serotonin deficiency syndrome
• C) a neurological disorder called essential tremor
• D) Lewy body dementia

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Definitions:

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Blood Pressure

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Epidural Analgesic

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