A nursing instructor is describing parkinsonism to a group of nursing students. The instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as a possible cause? Select all that apply
A) Drugs
B) Stroke
C) Myocardial infarction
D) Encephalitis
E) Epilepsy
Ans: A, D
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Parkinsonism may result from the use of certain drugs, head injuries, and encephalitis.
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