psychosocial impact

Which of the following is NOT a mental symptom of Parkinson’s disease? A) hypertension / B) apathy / C) Psychosis / D) Cognitive Impairment

Mr. Hassan, a 70-year-old man with Parkinson’s, no longer plays chess with his friends. He avoids socializing, shows little emotion, and has lost motivation. However, he does not report sadness, hopelessness, or feelings of guilt.Diagnosis?

A 68-year-old Parkinson’s patient is described as withdrawn. He doesn’t show sadness, but he has no drive, avoids activities, and doesn’t respond emotionally to family events. Question: Is this more likely?

A patient with Parkinson’s washes his hands repeatedly due to fear of contamination. Unlike general anxiety, he describes it as an uncontrollable urge and feels relief only after repeating the act. Question: Which disorder is this?

Mrs. Noor, 68, tells her family she sees strangers in her room at night. She recognizes her memory is intact, but insists the hallucinations are real. Question: Which symptom is she showing?

Which mental symptom in Parkinson’s is most closely linked with lack of dopamine in the frontal lobe circuits?

A patient on Parkinson’s medication suddenly starts experiencing hallucinations. His family thinks the disease is progressing, but the doctor suggests it may be related to treatment. Question: What is the most likely explanation?

Which combination is most common in Parkinson’s patients?

Mr. Youssef with Parkinson’s reports poor concentration, forgets appointments, and struggles with decision-making. His daughter believes this is just depression, but his neurologist disagrees. Q: what mental sypomtom is most consistant ?

A patient with Parkinson’s complains of constant restlessness, palpitations, and excessive worry about when his next “off” period (when medication wears off) will occur. His wife thinks it is tremor worsening.