Neurodegenerative Diseases USMLE Step 1 Practice Question
A 58 year old woman reports a 5 year history of tremor that occurs when she writes checks and holds a coffee cup. The tremor improves after a small amount of wine. Her father had a similar condition. Examination shows a bilateral postural tremor of the hands without rigidity or bradykinesia. Which of the following is the most appropriate first line treatment?
Answer choices
- ATrihexyphenidyl
- BPropranololCorrect answer
- CCarbidopa levodopa
- DBenztropine
- EHaloperidol
- FPrimidone
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