Janice is showing signs of dementia. In addition, she experiences tremors in her hands and head. When she is given a medication that increases her dopamine level, her tremors stop, but they return as soon as the medication wears off. Janice
A) has Alzheimer's dementia
B) has Parkinson's disease
C) has Huntington's disease
D) is malingering.

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Janice's symptoms, including tremors and improvement with dopamine medication, are characteristic of Parkinson's disease, which is associated with low dopamine levels.

Janice Is Showing Signs of Dementia