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Parkinson's Disease Knowledge Quiz

Does someone you know suffer from Parkinson's disease? Make sure you have all the facts about this condition. Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge.

After you have finished answering the following questions, click "Done" to find out your results.

  1. Is there a difference between parkinsonism and Parkinson's disease?
    Yes    No  Not necessarily
  2. Neurology is the medical specialty that includes doctors with expertise in Parkinson's disease.
    Yes    No
  3. In Parkinson's disease, part of the brain gets too little dopamine.
    Yes    No
  4. Parkinson's tremor should always be treated.
    Yes    No  Not necessarily
  5. Treating Parkinson's slows the progression of the disease.
    Yes    No   Not necessarily
  6. The abilities to walk, talk, eat, drive and dress oneself can all be affected by Parkinson's disease.
    Yes    No
  7. Relatives and friends have no role in the treatment team for Parkinson's disease.
    Yes    No

Sources:

American Parkinson's Disease Association
Parkinson Foundation of Canada
The Parkinson's Institute
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Aminoff, Michael. Parkinson's Disease and other extrapyramidal disorders, Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 15th edition. Braunwald E, Fauci AS, Kasper, et al (eds). New York: McGraw-Hill, 2002.

This screening assessment was reviewed and updated June 2007.


Thu, Nov 20, 2008



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