Multiple Sclerosis Tests Bundle Set

The nurse is assessing a 48-year-old client diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Which clinical manifestation warrants immediate intervention? 1. The client has scanning speech and diplopia. 2. The client has dysarthria and scotomas. 3. The client has muscle weakness and spasticity. 4. The clie...

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) CORRECT ANSWER-Disease of the CNS characterized by the occurrence of random patches of inflammation with demyelination called plaques'/lesions. Occurrence age 15-45 yrs. Includes exacerbations and remissions. Relapsing-Remitting, Secondary Progressive, Primary Progressive...

what is MS? CORRECT ANSWER-Multiple Sclerosis Immune mediated, progressive demyelinating disease of the CNS -Damage to myelin -Damage to axon Patho -Sensitized T & B lymphocytes cross BBB Start inflammatory process CAUSE??? what are clinical manifestation for MS? CORRECT ANSWER-1. Fatigu...

A nurse is caring for a client who has MS. Which of the following should the nurse expect? A. Fluctuations in Blood pressure B. Loss of cognitive function C. ineffective cough D. Drooping eyelids CORRECT ANSWER-B. Loss of cognitive function A nurse is beginning a physical assessment of a cl...

what are the phase of MS CORRECT ANSWER-1. RRMS(relapse remitting), 2. SPMS(secondary progressive), 3.PPMS(primary progressive), 4. PRMS(progressive relapsing) what is the pathophysiology of MS CORRECT ANSWER--Chronic inflammatory disease of the CNS: brain, optic nerve, spinal cord -Mediated...

MS Etiology CORRECT ANSWER-Interaction between genetic predisposition and an inciting environmental antigen, resulting in an autoimmune response in a susceptible host. Most common cause of disability in young and middle aged adults MS Pathophysiology CORRECT ANSWER-classically associated with ...

Which represents the number of people affected with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the United States? CORRECT ANSWER-400,000 Which geographical location has the maximum prevalence of multiple sclerosis? CORRECT ANSWER-temperate zones Which viral infection is associated with the development of MS? ...

What age is most common in MS? CORRECT ANSWER-Women age 20-40 more common; 15x more common in 1st degree relatives The patho of MS involves CORRECT ANSWER-Destruction of the myelin sheath surrounding the axons of the ___________; affects conduction pathways of _____ only A disease of remissio...

What is the usual age of onset for MS? CORRECT ANSWER-After 15 years old What are the two types of MS? CORRECT ANSWER-Relapsing-remitting (RR) and primary progressive (PP) What is the cause of MS? CORRECT ANSWER-Autoimmune disease that causes demyelination of central axons, leading to the form...

What is the cause of multiple sclerosis? CORRECT ANSWER-Autoimmune attack against myelin sheath of nerves. Genetics play a role (not genetically transmitted though) Environmental risks: Smoking, lack of vitamin D, and exposure to the Epstein-Barr virus Different types of Multiple Sclerosis...

True or False MS is most commonly diagnosed before the age of 20. CORRECT ANSWER-False = most commonly between 20-50 years True or False While the ratio of women developing MS is 2:1 to men, men are more likely to have a higher severity of disability CORRECT ANSWER-True True or False Preval...

MSCORRECT ANSWER--an immune-mediated (inflammatory) disorder involving destruction of the myelin sheath that surrounds neuronal axons SclerosisCORRECT ANSWER--refers to scars that accumulate in the white matter of MS patients Charcot's triadCORRECT ANSWER--nystagmus -intention tremor -teleg...

1. What arm of the nervous system is involved in MS (i.e., central or pheripheral)?What specifically does the immune system "attack" in multiple sclerosis? Give examples of what affect this will have nervous system. CORRECT ANSWER-• Central, which consist of the brain and spinal cord; • Myeli...

What disease state is described as an inflammation of the the CNS, affecting the brain and spinal cord. Nerves are "short circuited" and neurological symptoms develop over time, indicated by plaques and scleroses on neurons? CORRECT ANSWER-Multiple Sclerosis What are the 4 different types of ne...