Which of the following are symptoms of benign familial (essential) tremor but not of Parkinson's disease? (Select all that apply.)
a. Resting tremor
b. Head/voice tremor
c. Pill-rolling tremor
d. Intention tremor
e. Relieved by beta blocker drugs
ANS: B, D, E
Patients with familial tremor experience an intention tremor and head and voice tremors; symptoms may be improved with beta blockers. A resting, pill-rolling tremor is common with Parkinson's disease.
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