Neurodegenerative Diseases USMLE Step 1 Practice Question
A 46-year-old man presents 3 days after resection of a right cerebellar mass. Vital signs: BP 128/82, HR 88, RR 16, Temp 37.2°C, SpO2 98%. He reports difficulty performing rapid alternating movements with his right hand and overshoots when attempting finger-to-nose testing. Neurologic examination reveals intact strength throughout. MRI brain shows expected postoperative changes without hemorrhage. Which of the following additional findings is most likely present?
Answer choices
- ALoss of pain and temperature over the left arm
- BIntention tremor of the right armCorrect answer
- CSpastic weakness of the left leg
- DResting tremor of the right hand
- EVisual neglect of the left side
- FTruncal ataxia with wide-based gait
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