Which of the Following Medications Is the Primary Agent Used

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following medications is the primary agent used to treat Parkinson's disease?

• A) carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet)
• B) pramipexole (Mirapex)
• C) tolcapone (Tasmar)
• D) entacapone (Comtan)

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