Which of the Following Is Not an Advantage of Dopamine

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an advantage of dopamine receptor agonists over levodopa?

• A) It is more effective in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
• B) It has a longer duration of action.
• C) It causes a lower incidence of dyskinesias.
• D) It causes a lower incidence of the on-off phenomenon.

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