Multiple Choice
Which statement is true in regard to amantadine (Symmetrel) therapy?
A) It increases the production of dopamine in the basal ganglia.
B) It works by eliciting the release of dopamine from nerve endings.
C) It is most effective in the later stages of Parkinson's disease.
D) It is considered a long-term therapy for Parkinson's disease.
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