Chapter 13, Problem 1CRQ

8. Which of these refers to Parkinson’s disease?*   A. Head nodding and a “pill rolling” movement of the fingers   B. Wild jerky, and almost continuous flapping movement   C. Have seizures, intellectually disabled or impaired hearing or vision   D. None of the above

Visit this site (http://openstaxcollege.org/l/NYTmotor) to read about an elderly woman who starts to lose the ability to control fine movements, such as speech and the movement of limbs. Many of the usual causes were ruled out. It was not a stroke, Parkinsons disease, diabetes, or thyroid dysfunction. The next most obvious cause was medication, so her pharmacist had to be consulted. The side effect of a drug meant to help her sleep had resulted in changes in motor control. What regions of the nervous system are likely to be the focus of haloperidol side effects?