Question

A 42 year old woman presents with progressive resting tremor in her right hand, bradykinesia and mild rigidity. There is no history of antipsychotic use or stroke. Which initial pharmacologic treatment is most appropriate to improve motor symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Levodopa/carbidopa

Answer

Propranolol alone

Answer

Haloperidol

Answer

Benzodiazepines alone

Answer

No pharmacologic therapy is indicated

Practice question

A 42 year old woman presents with progressive resting tremor in her right hand, bradykinesia and mild rigidity. There is no history of antipsychotic use or stroke. Which initial pharmacologic treatment is most appropriate to improve motor symptoms?