Movement Disorders USMLE Step 1 Practice Question
A 63-year-old woman presents with uncomfortable creeping sensations in both legs that occur when sitting quietly in the evening and improve temporarily with ambulation. Vital signs: BP 128/82 mmHg, HR 78 bpm, RR 16, Temp 37°C, SpO2 98% on room air. Laboratory studies reveal serum ferritin 8 ng/mL and hemoglobin 10.2 g/dL. She denies leg swelling or skin changes. She takes no dopaminergic medications. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer choices
- ARestless legs syndromeCorrect answer
- BPeripheral neuropathy
- CMyasthenia gravis
- DEssential tremor
- EAkathisia
- FParkinson's disease
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