MS

Question 1

What is MS

Answer 1

• Causes damages to myelin sheath and nerve which leads to plaques/scars

Question 2

Relapses are commmon with this disease

Answer 2

MS

Question 3

S/s: What vision issues occur with M/s

Answer 3

-Dyplopia or Nystagmus

Question 4

What musculoskeletal s/s?

Answer 4

-muscle spasticity
- balance issues
- muscle wekaness

Question 5

What GI symptoms

Answer 5

Bladder/bowel dysfunction issues

Question 6

What other symptoms

Answer 6

• Cognitive issues (difficulty concentraring)
  -Pain, dysphagia
  -Depression

Question 7

Diagnostic Tests for MS?

Answer 7

• MRI
  -Lumbar puncture (increased protein levels in CSF)

Question 8

Tx for MS

Answer 8

• Immunosuppressants during exacerbations
• Interferon beta for prevention
• Muscle relaxants

Question 9

Teaching for patients about MS?

Answer 9

-Avoid Triggers: Temp extremes, stress, fatigue, illness

Question 10

Priorities for MS?

Answer 10

• Aspiration risk!
• Maintain Airway