Self-assessment questions: Future treatments for Parkinson's disease

1. Which of the following are being trialled as possible neuroprotective agents?

   1. Exenatide

   2. Inosine

   3. Pergolide

   4. Pioglitazone

   5. GAD gene therapy

2. Which of the following are confirmed targets for deep-brain stimulation for PD?

   1. Posterior putamen

   2. Nucleus accumbens

   3. VIM nucleus of thalamus

   4. Globus pallidum interna

   5. Subthalamic nucleus

3. Which of the following aim to improve neurotrophic factor support?

   1. Oral Cogane

   2. Neurturin gene therapy

   3. Isradipine

   4. Intraputaminal GDNF

   5. Pitolisant

Answers to these self-assessment questions can be found on page s92.

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