All of the Following Statements About Drugs for Parkinson's Disease

question 59

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements about drugs for Parkinson's disease are true,EXCEPT ________.

• A) The higher doses of Parkinson's drugs often cause side effects.
• B) Patients must sometimes take a drug holiday.
• C) Dopamine given as a drug cannot cross the blood-brain barrier.
• D) Succinimide drugs are particularly effective for Parkinson's disease.

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