Neuro Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Symptoms of MS
A
Made worse with heat, exercise, stress
Monosymptomatic:
Unilateral optic neuritis
Numbness and tingling in limbs
Cerebellar signs
Other: Trigeminal neuralgia Difficulty swallowing Constipation Erectile dysfunction Anorgasmia Incontinence Falls Spastic weakness Cognitive decline
2
Q
Progression of MS
A
Relapsing and remitting
Progressive disability
3
Q
Management of MS
A
Cognitive or visual decline - unemployment and ass social factors
Falls assessment and implementation
Psychological - viagra, encourage normal life, screen mood sx
SALT assessment
Gabapentin for neuropathic pain
Medication - DMARDS
4
Q
Diagnosing MS
A
Clinical - plaques of demyelination disseminated over time and space
MRI - McDonald criteria
