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A patient with Parkinson's disease (prosthesis dislodging, lingual thrust). Which finding would you NOT expect (EXCEPT)?

  1. Vision loss
  2. Tremor
  3. Rigidity
  4. Bradykinesia
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Correct answer: A. Vision loss

  • A. Correct (NOT expected). Vision loss is not a core feature of Parkinson's disease.
  • B. Resting tremor is a cardinal sign of Parkinson's.
  • C. Rigidity (cogwheel) is a cardinal sign.
  • D. Bradykinesia (slowness) is a cardinal sign.

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