Which are the most common, debilitating, and progressive neurologic disorders?(Select all that apply.)
1. Parkinson disease
2. Alzheimer disease
3. Psychosis
4. Multiple sclerosis
5. Bipolar disorder
1, 2, 4
Rationale 1:Parkinson disease is a common, debilitating, and progressive neurologic disorder.
Rationale 2:Alzheimer disease is a common, debilitating, and progressive neurologic disorder.
Rationale 3: Psychosis is not a common, debilitating, and progressive neurologic disorder.
Rationale 4: Multiple sclerosis is a common, debilitating, and progressive neurologic disorder.
Rationale 5: Bipolar disorder is not considered a common, debilitating, and progressive neurologic disorder.
Global Rationale: Parkinson disease, Alzheimer disease, and multiple sclerosis are common, debilitating, and progressive neurological disorders. Psychosis and bipolar disorder are not neurological disorders.
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