multiple sclerosis Flashcards
own immune system destroys the myelin sheath of your neurons
multiple sclerosis
what happens in the myelin sheath in MS
demyelinization of the myelin sheath
what type of disorder is multiple sclerosis
autoimmune disorder
MS is characterized by
remissions (A decrease in or disappearance of signs and symptoms )
exacerbations (increase in the severity of a disease or its signs and symptoms)
diagnostic procedure of MS
Electroencephalogram
MRI (makikita kung gaano kadami or kalawak ang MS)
preferred diagnostic procedure for MS
MRI
nursing mgmt for EEG
wash hair with shampoo
sleep for less than 5 hrs
avoid foods that are simulant (coffee, tea, sweets)
dito makikita kung gano karami or kalawak ang MS
MRI
basis for electrical activity that is caused by the structural changes of multiple sclerosis
electroencephalogram
CHARCOT’s TRIAD
Scanning speech
Intention tremor
Nystagmus or rapid eye movement
signs and symptoms of multiple sceloris
decreased perception to pain and temperature
abnormal emotional- euphoria, apathy, anxiety, depression
charcot’s triad- scanning speech, intention tremor, nystagmus or rapid eye movement
abnormal reflexes - babinski G, hypo/hyper reflexia
blurring of vision with diplopia
abnormal bowel and bladder funtion
priority nursing mgmt for ms
SAFETY
nursing mgmt for ms
avoid extreme temperatures
alternate eyepatch for 2 hours
B&B (bowel and bladder) training - specific time for elimination
speech therapy
provide proper diet - high fiber diet with increased OFI 3-4 L a day
treatment of choice for ms
plasmapheresis - inhibits immune response
pharmacological mgmt
muscle relaxants
glucocorticoids
immunosuppressant
