tremor Flashcards
1
Q
features of essential tremor (3)
A
- only symptom is 4-12 Hz tremor
- improves after alcohol
- family history of essential tremor
2
Q
dx criteria for parkinson’s
A
bradykinesia + any of
- muscular rigidity
- 4-6Hz rest tremor
- postural instability for no reason (ie no visual / vestibular / cerebellar / proprioceptive defects)
3
Q
medication management of essential tremor
A
mild - do nothing
troublesome - propranolol 10mg PO BD up to 80mg BD