Select the agent, which is preferred in the treatment of the drug-induced form of parkinsonism:

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Select the agent, which is preferred in the treatment of the drug-induced form of parkinsonism:

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2 of 5

Which neurons are involved in parkinsonism?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Parkinsonism is primarily characterized by the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra, leading to reduced dopamine levels in the basal ganglia. While cholinergic and GABAergic neurons play roles in basal ganglia circuitry, the core pathology of Parkinsonism centers on dopaminergic neuron loss, making 'Dopaminergic neurons' the correct choice.

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Which of the following statements is correct?

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4 of 5

Which of the following opioid receptor types is responsible for euphoria and respiratory depression?

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5 of 5

Indicate the opioid analgesic, which has 80 times analgesic potency and respiratory depressant properties of morphine, and is more effective than morphine in maintaining hemodynamic stability?

Correct Answer: A

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