Which of the Following Statements Describes an Advantage of the Catechol

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes an advantage of the catechol ortho-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitors during the treatment of Parkinson's disease?

• A)They have a shorter duration of action.
• B)They cause less gastrointestinal distress.
• C)They have a slower onset than traditional Parkinson's disease drugs.
• D)They are associated with fewer "wearing-off" effects and have prolonged therapeutic benefits.

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