Essential (or Organic) Tremor Quiz

What is essential tremor?

• A type of cardiovascular disease

• A type of autoimmune disorder

• A type of infectious disease

• A type of hyperkinetic movement disorder

Where is essential tremor most often seen?

• Neck

• Legs

• Abdomen

• Hands

When is essential tremor most evident?

• During meditation

• During movement

• During rest

• During sleep

How does essential tremor differ from parkinsonian tremor?

• Essential tremor causes dementia

• Essential tremor is a resting tremor

• Essential tremor is slower

• Essential tremor disappears at rest

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of essential tremor?

• Action tremor that disappears at rest

• Presence of bradykinesia

• No other neurologic symptoms

• Faster than parkinsonism tremor

What is the external cause of essential tremor?

• Genetic

• Idiopathic

• Environmental

• Infectious

Which body parts are most commonly affected by essential tremor?

• Hands, arms, or head

• Legs and feet

• Face and neck

• Back and shoulders

What type of tremor is essential tremor?

• Intention tremor

• Action tremor

• Postural tremor

• Resting tremor

What happens to the tremor in essential tremor when the affected body part is at rest?

• It becomes more rhythmic

• It disappears

• It increases

• It becomes slower

Which of the following is a distinguishing feature between essential tremor and parkinsonian tremor?

• Essential tremor decreases during movement

• Essential tremor is a resting tremor

• Parkinsonian tremor is faster

• Parkinsonian tremor is an action tremor