tremor Flashcards
1
Q
describe a benign essential tremor?
A
fine and symmetrical
6-12Hz
2
Q
when is an essential tremor more prominent?
A
with voluntary movement
3
Q
when is an essential tremor worse?
A
when tired, stressed, after caffeine
4
Q
what can help an essential tremor?
A
alcohol
absent during sleep
5
Q
how does a parkinsons tremor differ from essential?
A
parkinsons - pill rolling, asymmetrical, more at rest
essential - symmetrical, worse on movements
6
Q
how do you differ between huntingtons and essential?
A
HD- chorea, jerky movements
essential: symmetrical, worse on movements,
7
Q
how can essential tremor be managed?
A
propranolol
primidone
8
Q
what is primidone?
A
barbiturate - anti epileptic medication
9
Q
describe the tremor in parkinson’s?
A
pill rolling, at rest,
4-6Hz freq
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