KROK 1 2009 – Question 161 · KROK (Medicine) · Pharmacology
A patient consulted a physician about muscle rigidity, constrained movements, permanent arm tremor. The patient was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. What preparation should be administered?
- A. Phenytoin
- B. Ethosuximide
- C. Phenobarbital
- D. Levodopa
- E. Diazepam
Hint
Ask which neurotransmitter is depleted in the nigrostriatal pathway in this disease and which pharmacological strategy would replenish it.
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