Which statement is not true about Parkinson's disease (PD)?
a. Drinking small amounts of alcohol can relieve symptoms of essential tremor.
b. Motor tremors and slow movement accompany severe cognitive impairment.
c. Lewy body dementia is the second most common form of dementia.
d. Older adults taking rasagiline (Azilect) must avoid eating things containing tyra-mine.
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A Incorrect. This is a true statement, although heavy drinking should be avoided.
B Correct. This statement is not true. The majority of persons with PD remain alert and intelligent, but motor difficulties in facial expression and speech can give a false impression of cognitive impairment.
C Incorrect. This is a true statement. Lewy body dementia (LBD), which can occur in some patients with Parkinson's symptoms, accounts for 15% to 20% of de-mentia.
D Incorrect. This statement is true because interactions of rasagiline with tyramine can cause sudden, severe hypertension.
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