You read in your chart that your patient has MS that is primarily affecting their frontal lobe.
Which of the following symptoms are you expecting to see in this patient?
a) Sensory deficits
b) Motor deficits
c) Emotional and behavioral difficulties
d) Perceptual and visual deficits
e) Memory and language impairments Correct Ans-c) Emotional and behavioral difficulties
What is the most commonly reported symptom of MS? Correct Ans-fatigue
What are the 4 common symptoms seen in individuals with relapsing remitting MS?
Correct Ans-1. Motor deficits
2. Sensory deficits
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3. Visual deficits
4. Ataxia
Which of the following symptoms or characteristics of MS is associated with good prognosis?
(check all that apply)
a) motor involvement
b) frequent relapses
c) younger women
d) sensory involvement
e) complete recovery from episodes Correct Ans-c) younger women
d) sensory involvement
e) complete recovery from episodes
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Your patient has MS and reports the most prominent symptoms they experience include
bladder and bowel function difficulties, difficulties with gait, and cognitive changes.
With only this information, which type of MS are they most likely experiencing? Correct
Ans-Primary progressive
True or False: There is no gold standard of treatment for MS Correct Ans-True
What are 3 ways that medications can be helpful in managing MS? Correct Ans-1. Slows
progression of MS
2. Minimize symptoms during flares
3. Improve physical or mental functions
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True or False: Because MS is degenerative and chronic, compensatory strategies are the most
appropriate form of treatment. Correct Ans-False (it depends on the individual - can use
both remedial and compensatory)
What are 4 treatment options to provide to clients early on in the MS process? Correct
Ans-1. Information and education
2. Link up with MS support group
3. Support - employment, home, family
4. Fatigue - energy conservation
Which of the following is considered a "goal schema"?
a) turn on stove
b) slice cheese
c) place bread in pan