What is the purpose of a "drug holiday" in the treatment of Parkinson disease?
a. Change all drugs
b. Allow the natural dopamine levels to rise
c. Restart drugs at a lower dosage with favorable results
d. Reduce the extrapyramidal symptoms
ANS: C
A "drug holiday" is a period of time when all drugs are withdrawn from the person with Parkinson disease. The drugs are then restarted at a lower dose with favorable results.
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