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BOF: 27

A 72 year old patient is seen in the clinic. You note that he has slow movements, rigidity and a tremor.

The patient is on apomorphine

Which one of the following describes the action of apomorphine?

a)    COMT inhibitor

b)    Dopaminergic

c)     Anticholinergic

d)    MAO-B inhibitor

e)    Barbiturate

Answer: b)

The clinical features suggest the patient has Parkinsonism

Apomorphine is a dopaminergic agent that may be used in the treatment of Parkinsonism

Revision Tip

Revise Parkinson’s disease KEYS to SUCCESS in Medicine page 469-470

 

 

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