MS Flashcards

1
Q

Definitive test ms

A

None

But
Mri plaques
Spinal tap
Evoked potentials

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2
Q

What meds reduce inflammation MS

A

Steroids reduce NERVE inflammation

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3
Q

M/s 4 major symptoms

A

Fatigue
Muscle weak
Spasms
Elimination problems

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4
Q

What 3 country post poliovirus?

A

Nigeria
Afghanistan
Pakistan

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5
Q

Romberg sign in MS?

A

Patient closes eyes and stands feet together lose balance sway back and forth

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6
Q

Meds to decrease muscle spasms in MS name 2

Med to treat bladder emptying

A

Baclofen and Valium.

Bethachonol

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7
Q

Lhermitte’s sign in MS?

A

When patient moves head down get electric shock

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8
Q

MS affects what system?

A

Central nervous

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9
Q

Post poliovirus s/s?

A

INTOLERANCE to cold
New fatigue
Sleeping difficult
Pain muscles joints

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10
Q

MS higher incidence where in world?

A

Further from equator

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11
Q

MS Med mixoxantrone

( novatrone)causes what 2 side effects

A

Blue green urine

Blue sclera

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12
Q

How to retain cognitive reserve in MS?

A

Play crossword puzzles

Study read

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13
Q

What Med help MS fatigue

A

Pro vigil

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14
Q

Med type for MS

A

Disease modifiers

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15
Q

Heat sensitivity for MS

A

Uhtoff sign

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16
Q

Ms what ages?

A

20-40