Keywords

action tremor, cerebellar tremor, dystonic tremor, essential tremor, orthostatic tremor, Parkinson disease, physiologic tremor, psychogenic tremor, resting tremor, tremor

Authors

1. Vernon, Gwyn M. MSN, RN, CRNP
2. Leiningen, Cheryl DNP, RN, APN-BC
3. Thomas, Cathi A. MS, RN, CNRN
4. Dunlop, Susan Rebecca MS, BSN, RN

Abstract

Abstract: Tremor is a common movement disorder in adults and older adults. There are many different types of tremor and many conditions that present with tremor as a symptom. This article discusses the causes of tremor, and through the use of a case study, helps NPs understand the assessment of tremor and differentiate two common neurologic disorders that can present with tremor: essential tremor and Parkinson disease.