Question

question 8 1 pts a patient has been diagnosed with parkinson disease and has been prescribed medication to manage some of the symptoms. the medication elevates the levels of dopamine. if the levels of dopamine in the system become excessive, the patient might start to exhibit symptoms associated with

○ schizophrenia.

○ multiple sclerosis.

○ depression.

○ alzheimer disease.

Explanation:

1. Recall the relationship between dopamine and mental disorders: Excessive dopamine levels are associated with schizophrenia.
2. Analyze other options: Multiple sclerosis involves myelin sheath damage, depression is linked to low serotonin/dopamine (but not excess dopamine as a cause), and Alzheimer's is related to amyloid plaques and tau tangles, not excess dopamine.

Answer:

A. schizophrenia