Chapter 6 Tremor, etc Flashcards
1
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Drug of choice for essential tremor* A. Propranolol B. Clonazepam C. Topiramate D. Primidone
A
A. Propranolol (p. 95)
2
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Which of the following is LEAST likely to cause segmental myoclonus?* A. Post-infectious transverse myelitis B. MS C. Breast cancer D. Contrast induced during IV myelogram E. Zoster myelitis
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B. MS (p. 104)
3
Q
60 Hz tremor* A. Physiologic tremor B. Cerebellar tremor C. Postural tremor D. Orthostatic tremor E. Palatal tremor
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E. Palatal tremor (p. 93, Table 6-1)
4
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A patient exhibits persistent head turning to the left with occasional myoclonic twitching. What is the most likely diagnosis?* A. Spasmodic torticollis B. Retrocollis C. Tardive dyskinesia D. Tourette syndrome
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A. Spasmodic torticollis (p. 107)
