KROK 1 2010 – Question 134 · KROK (Medicine) · Pharmacology
A patient complained about muscle rigidity, constrained motions, constant tremor of arms. On the grounds of examination his disease was diagnosed as Parkinson’s disease. What drug should be administered?
- A. Diazepam
- B. Phenobarbital
- C. Diphenylhydantoin
- D. Ethosuximide
- E. Levodopa
Hint
Think about which transmitter is depleted in the nigrostriatal pathway in this disease and what kind of drug could make up for that loss.
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