b'FEATUREPREVENTIONPOP QUIZ!How Much1.While Parkinsons itself is not fatal, the complications of theE. All of the above C. The Pacific Northwestdisease can be serious. The Centers for Disease Control and7.Which geographic location does NOT have a higher rate of PreventionratedcomplicationsfromParkinsonsatwhatParkinsons than other parts of the country?level of cause of death in the U.S.?A. Florida Do YouA. The fifth cause of deathB. Southern Californiais anD. The Rust Belt Parkinsons B. The ninth cause of death 8.Which of the followingearly symptom of C. The 14th cause of deathdisease, in addition to the common symptoms in questions Know AboutD. The 18th cause of death to have Parkinsons in the3 and 5 above?2.How many people are estimatedA. A change in handwriting where your letter sizes are smaller U.S.? and words are crowded togetherParkinsonsA.1 millionis aC.11 million that affects theB. T rouble moving or walking due to stiffnessB.1.1 millionD. 11.1 million C.A change in your voice, making it soft, hoarse, or low3. Parkinsonsneurodegenerative disorderD.Masked face, a serious or angry looking face Disease? dopamine-producing neurons in an area of the brain calledE. A stooping or hunching over posture used to diagnose the substantia nigra. Which of the following are commonF. All of the abovesymptoms someone with Parkinsons could experience? 9.Which of the following is NOT a method A. T remor Parkinsons?B.Slowness and lack of movement A.A medical and neurological exam that looks at symptomsA prilisParkinsonsAware- C. Limb stiffness (rigidity) B.The Parkinsons Test brain imaging tests, like MRIs; and a ness Month, so how muchD. Gait and balance problems C. T ests like blood tests; doyouknowaboutthisE. Trouble swallowing DaTscan; all to rule out other health conditions and check for F. All of the above signs of Parkinsons. progressive disease that affects4. Trueorfalse?ThosewithParkinsonswillonlyexperienceD.Genetic testing if Parkinsons disease runs in your family.10millionpeopleworldwide?movement-related(motor)symptoms,butnosymptoms10. Treatment helps manage symptoms to improve daily life, Although there is no cure, andunrelated to movement (non-motor). thoughtreatmentispersonalizedandmaychangeover scientistsdontyetknowthe5.Parkinsons symptoms not related to movement, or non- time. Which of the following are different treatment op-motor symptoms, include which of the following? tions?causebeyondthatacombi- A. Depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, and/or lack of interest A. MedicationslikeCarbidopalevodopa,dopamineagonists, nation of genetic and environ- in life and morementalfactorsaretoblame,B.Lightheadedness,dizziness,orfaintingduetolowbloodB.Therapies, like physical, occupational, and speech therapytreatments can make a mean- pressure and/or hallucinations C.Surgery, like deep brain stimulation (DBS) C. ConstipationD.Supportive care, like eating healthy, getting physical exercise, ingfuldifferenceinthequalityD.A variety of cognitive impairments, like trouble with focus,and moreof life of those with Parkinsons.decision-making, or memory E. All of the aboveTakeourquizonParkinsonsE. Loss of sense of smell 11. Which of the following are symptoms that should prompt disease and learn the facts forF. All of the above you to see a doctor?yourself. 6. Whichofthefollowingareriskfactorsfordeveloping A.New or deteriorating movement changes, especially on one Parkinsons? side of your body, like tremors at rest, stiffness, or slower Compiled by ERIKA ALDRICHA.Being older than 60. Symptoms most often begin aroundmovements/ Information from Parkinsonsage 60. B.Changes in balance or walking, shuffling steps, freezing, or Foundation, MichaelJFox.org, andB.Being male. Parkinsons occurs 1.5 times more often in menfalling frequentlythe Cleveland Clinic than women. C.Worseningnon-movementsymptoms,likeconstipation, C. Have a close biological relative with the condition.sleep problems, depression, or loss of smellD.Havecertainenvironmentalexposures.ScientistsbelieveD. Symptoms that affect your safety, like trouble swallowing, contact with pesticides or long-term exposure to metals likedizziness when standing, or fallingmanganese (often seen in welding) might raise risk. E. All of the above11. E. All of the above. 8. F. All of the above. 5. F. All of the above. 2. B. 1.1 million 10. E. All of the above. 7. C. The Pacific Northwest 4. False.1. C. The 14th cause of death9. B. The Parkinsons Test 6. E. All of the above.3. F. All of the above. ANSWERS:6 | CFHN centralfloridahealthnews.com'