Which option lists a classic symptom pair of Parkinson's disease?

Which option lists a classic symptom pair of Parkinson's disease?

• A. Seizures and headaches
• B. Blurred vision and halos
• C. Memory loss and confusion
• D. Tremors and shuffling gait

Answer: (D)

Parkinson’s disease is best identified by its classic motor symptom pattern, driven by loss of dopamine in the nigrostriatal pathway. The most recognizable pair of signs are a resting tremor (often described as a pill-rolling tremor in one hand) and a shuffling, slow, small-step gait due to bradykinesia and rigidity. This combination—tremor plus gait disturbance—is the hallmark that distinguishes Parkinson’s from other conditions. Other options point to symptoms more typical of seizures or headaches, eye issues, or cognitive disorders, none of which capture the defining motor picture of Parkinson’s.

Parkinson’s disease is best identified by its classic motor symptom pattern, driven by loss of dopamine in the nigrostriatal pathway. The most recognizable pair of signs are a resting tremor (often described as a pill-rolling tremor in one hand) and a shuffling, slow, small-step gait due to bradykinesia and rigidity. This combination—tremor plus gait disturbance—is the hallmark that distinguishes Parkinson’s from other conditions. Other options point to symptoms more typical of seizures or headaches, eye issues, or cognitive disorders, none of which capture the defining motor picture of Parkinson’s.