Flashcards in MS Deck (15):
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T or F: MS only affects white matter
false, also affects grey matter
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what virus is present in almost all MS patients?
EBV
3
MS is predominantly a ___cell mediated disease
T cell mediated
4
most common type of MS
relapsing-remitting MS
5
poor prognostic indicators (5)
1. male
2. older onset age
3. posterior fossa sx at onset
4. Af Am
5. residual disability from 1st attack
6
what CSF findings are consistent with MS but not diagnostic
oligoclonal IgG bands
7
B cell mediated disease; aquaporin 4 Ab, transverse myelitis, bilateral optic nerve involvement, cervical SC
neuromyelitis optica (Devic's disease)
8
febrile illness; kids; monophasic, affects grey &white matter
acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM)
9
which drug for MS shows improvement in gait and may reduce motor fatigue
fampridine
10
which vitamin can be utilized to supplement MS tx
vitamin D
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MS is the leading cause of CNS issues in ______.
young ppl
12
what type of neuro exam does MS give?
UMN, both demyelinating + axonal
13
F or M? Geographic? for MS
FEMALE (board tip: most autoimmunes are female); up latitude!
14
Only genetic factor to be identified in MS
HLA class II on Chromosome 6
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