Jeff, a 50-year-old man, is experiencing muscle stiffness and shaky hands. In the office, you also note his stooped posture. Tests reveal a deficiency of dopamine, which helps confirm a diagnosis of Parkinson disease. The doctor prescribed Sinemet. And follow up in one months’ time. Knowing that there is no cure, Jeff is upset and ambivalent about taking medication. What is Parkinson disease (PD)? -What are the stages of Parkinson disease… *jeff is prescribed Sinemet. What are side effects of the drug… What can Jeff ALSO do to manage diagnosis of PD (give 3)

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