MS

Question 1

Lesion location for MS

Answer 1

Pyramidal tract
Dorsal Columns
Periventricular areas of Cerebrum
Cerebellar Peduncles

Question 2

Relapsing-Remitting MS

Answer 2

Relapses with either full recovery or mild residual deficits

Periods between relapses characterized by LACK of disease progression

Question 3

Primary Progressive MS

Answer 3

Disease progresses from onset followed by progression at a variable rate

Question 4

Secondary Progressive MS

Answer 4

Initial relapsing remitting course, followed by progression at variable rate

Question 5

Progressive-relapsing

Answer 5

Progressive disease from onset but without clear, acute relapses that may not have some remission

Question 6

Sesation issues

Answer 6

Hyperpathia (hypersensitivitiy)
Dysesthesias (Abnormal Sensations)
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Lhermitte’s Sign

Question 7

Dysesthesia

Answer 7

Abnormal Sensation

Question 8

Vision issues

Answer 8

Diploplia or blurred vision

Optic Neuritis or scotoma

Question 9

Reflexes with MS

Answer 9

Spastic and Hyperreflexia

Question 10

Coordinationwiht MS

Answer 10

Ataxic
Intention Tremors
Dysmetria
Dysdiadochokinesia

Question 11

Gait with MS

Answer 11

Ataxic

Question 12

Number one complaint with MS

Answer 12

Fatigue

Question 13

MS Immunosuppressant drugs do what

Answer 13

Treat acute flare-ups and shorten duration of episode

Question 14

2 immunosuppreessant drugs use for MS

Answer 14

ACTH and Steroids

Question 15

Interferon drugs do what?

Answer 15

Slow the progression of disease and decrease symptoms