uk-dgm MCQ (SBA): Drug-Induced Parkinsonism from Metoclopramide

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A 78-year-old man with a CFS of 4 and well-controlled hypertension presents with new-onset tremor. He takes Amlodipine 5 mg, Simvastatin 40 mg, and Metoclopramide 10 mg TDS (prescribed 3 months ago for gastroparesis). On examination, he has bilateral symmetrical resting tremor, mild rigidity, and bradykinesia. There is no postural instability. What is the MOST likely diagnosis?

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