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F: Just some painkillers. But they’re really not helping.M: Let me give you a prescription for Percotrol. It’s a very effective painkiller. I think you might find itvery helpful.F: Does it have any side effects?M: Very rarely. In some people it causes nausea or vomiting. But I really don’t think you’ll have to worry.Call me if you feel at all nauseous, OK?F: Thanks.M: The dosage is one tablet in the morning, one in the evening, during meals. You’ll see a full set ofinstructions when you pick up your prescription downstairs.F: Thank you, Dr. Kim.Conversation 2 [M = Japanese, F= Mexican]M: Lucy Fernandez? I’m Dr. Hirano.F: Thanks so much for fitting me in.M: My pleasure. Where are you from?F: Mexico. I’m here on business.M: You’re a long way from home! What can I do for you today?F: Well, I’ve got a splitting headache, and I’ve been kind of nauseous since Monday.M: You must feel terrible. Are you currently taking any medication?F: I’ve been taking an antacid and a painkiller.M: Are you allergic to any medications?F: I think I might be allergic to penicillin. But I’m not sure.M: Well, that’s OK. Keep taking the painkiller for that headache. But you can stop taking the antacid. I’mgoing to give you a prescription for your nausea. Take it twice a day.F: Will there be any side effects?M: It might make you a little tired during the day. But chances are you’ll be fine. Call me if you don’t feelbetter.Conversation 3 [M = Chinese]M: Dr. Benson? Hi, I’m Mark Goh.F: Hello, Mr. Goh. I hear you’re not from around here.M: Right. I’m visiting from Hong Kong for a few weeks.F: You’ve e a long way to see a doctor! Well, what can I do for you today?M: My eyes have been really red for about a week now.F: Have you been using any medication?M: Well I got some eye drops at the drugstore, but they aren’t helping.F: For your condition, I think you might want something stronger. I’m going to give you a prescriptionfor an eye ointment. Use it twice a day, and wash your eyes several times a day.M: OK.F: It’s a strong medication, but there aren’t any side effects you need to worry about. If you keep youreyes clean, the ointment should do the trick.M: Thanks.F: Will you still be here next week? I’d like you to e back to see me.M: Yes, I’ll still be here.F: Good. You can make an appointment at the front desk on your way out.M: Thanks, Doctor.Part 4 Disease and TreatmentPassage 1 Parkinson’s DiseaseParkinson’s disease is a progressively disabling disease marked by trembling and increasing stiffnessof the muscles. The onset of this disease is gradual, which makes it difficult to diagnose in its early stage.Trembling usually begins in one or both hands。 eventually the thumb and forefinger may show a rapidrepetitive movement. In addition to muscular rigidity, other symptoms include slow body movement, poorcoordination, and unbalance. A shortening of muscles along the front of the neck tends to bend the head andspine forward, while the lack of animation in the face creates a mask like expression. As these symptomsworsen, chronic fatigue, mental confusion, and speech impairment may develop and the person withParkinson’s may find it impossible to