Question 1

What is the MOST likely mechanism of effectiveness of external cues in the treatment of patients with Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reinforcing the internal cueing of the basal ganglia
B)  Decreasing attention to conscious motor control
C)  Bypassing the diminished internal cueing of the basal ganglia
D)  Improving memory and cognitionE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

The absence of postural strategies in standing and gait is characteristic of which of the following stages of Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Early
B)  Mid
C)  Advanced
D)  Pre-Parkinson'sE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Which of the following examination tools is MOST appropriate for assessing cognitive function in patients with Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mini-Mental Status Examination
B)  Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
C)  Functional Independence Measure
D)  Behavioral Inattention TestE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

A person with Parkinson's disease completes the Five Times Sit-to-Stand Test in 16 seconds.How can this information be used clinically?

Accepted Answer

A)  To initiate a more aggressive strength-training program
B)  To categorize the patient as having mid-stage Parkinson's disease
C)  To determine whether the patient is at high risk for falls
D)  To determine that the patient is unable to live in the community independentlyE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Which diagnosis is MORE likely for a patient who has rigidity and bradykinesia that temporarily improves with levodopa therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Normal pressure hydrocephalus
B)  Huntington's disease
C)  Parkinson's disease
D)  Progressive supranuclear palsyE) B) and C)
F) B) and D) C

Question 6

Which of the following findings is MORE likely to be present in patients with early-stage Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Relative stability of impairments of body structure and function
B)  Fluctuating impairments of body structure and function
C)  Freezing of gait
D)  Pharmacological instabilityE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following statements about dual tasking and motor performance for people with moderate to advanced Parkinson's disease is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Motor performance is unchanged by dual tasking.
B)  Motor performance improves when dual tasking is avoided.
C)  Motor performance improves when dual tasking is utilized.
D)  The effect of dual tasking varies based on L-dopa effectiveness and dosing cycle.Chapter 18: Parkinson's DiseaseE) B) and C)
F) C) and D) B

Question 8

Which of the following interventions are recommended to be performed by people with Parkinson's disease only twice per week?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aerobic conditioning
B)  Flexibility training
C)  Relaxation exercises
D)  Resistance trainingE) None of the above
F) A) and B) D

Exam 18: Parkinsons Disease

What is the MOST likely mechanism of effectiveness of external cues in the treatment of patients with Parkinson's disease?

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The absence of postural strategies in standing and gait is characteristic of which of the following stages of Parkinson's disease?

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Which of the following examination tools is MOST appropriate for assessing cognitive function in patients with Parkinson's disease?

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A person with Parkinson's disease completes the Five Times Sit-to-Stand Test in 16 seconds.How can this information be used clinically?

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Which diagnosis is MORE likely for a patient who has rigidity and bradykinesia that temporarily improves with levodopa therapy?

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Which of the following findings is MORE likely to be present in patients with early-stage Parkinson's disease?

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Which of the following statements about dual tasking and motor performance for people with moderate to advanced Parkinson's disease is true?

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Which of the following interventions are recommended to be performed by people with Parkinson's disease only twice per week?

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Exam 18: Parkinsons Disease

What is the MOST likely mechanism of effectiveness of external cues in the treatment of patients with Parkinson's disease?

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The absence of postural strategies in standing and gait is characteristic of which of the following stages of Parkinson's disease?

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Which of the following examination tools is MOST appropriate for assessing cognitive function in patients with Parkinson's disease?

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A person with Parkinson's disease completes the Five Times Sit-to-Stand Test in 16 seconds.How can this information be used clinically?

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Which diagnosis is MORE likely for a patient who has rigidity and bradykinesia that temporarily improves with levodopa therapy?

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Which of the following findings is MORE likely to be present in patients with early-stage Parkinson's disease?

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Which of the following statements about dual tasking and motor performance for people with moderate to advanced Parkinson's disease is true?

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Which of the following interventions are recommended to be performed by people with Parkinson's disease only twice per week?

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C

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