What are the goals of treatment for Parkinson's disease? (select all that apply)
a. Help the patient to maintain a high quality of life.
b. Reduce side effects of drug therapy.
c. Regain as much function as possible.
d. Minimize the patient's disability.
e. Prolong the patient's life span.
f. Maintain short-term memory
ANS: A, B, D
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