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1. According to the MDS Clinical Diagnostic Criteria, which of the following is a mandatory prerequisite for diagnosing Parkinson·s disease?
2. Which of the following features is considered an absolute exclusion criterion in the MDS Clinical Diagnostic Criteria for Parkinson·s disease?
3. What is the primary purpose of the MDS-UPDRS Part III (Motor Examination)?
4. Which of the following supportive criteria strengthens the diagnosis of Parkinson·s disease according to the MDS-PD criteria?

A. Presence of resting tremor B. Bradykinesia plus either rigidity or rest tremor C. Positive response to levodopa D. MRI evidence of substantia nigra degeneration

A. Symmetric onset of motor symptoms B. Early severe autonomic failure C. Presence of REM sleep behavior disorder D. Positive family history of parkinsonism

A. To assess non-motor symptoms such as mood and cognition B. To evaluate the patient·s quality of life C. To quantify motor signs such as tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia D. To determine the patient·s medication adherence

A. Early falls within the first year B. Sustained levodopa responsiveness C. Cerebellar signs D. Vertical gaze palsy

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