Secondary progressive ms - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

MSN 377 EXAM IV REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, GRADED A+ Multiple Sclerosis - -Chronic, progressive, degenerative disorder of the CNS Characterized by disseminated demyelination fo nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord MS: Etiology - -Unknown Possible genetic, environmental, or autoimmune cause Precipitating factors: infection, smoking, physical injury, emotional stress, excessive fatigue, pregnancy, poor state of health MS: Pathophysiology - -Chronic inflammation Demyelination Gli...

MSN 377 EXAM IV REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, GRADED A+ Multiple Sclerosis - -Chronic, progressive, degenerative disorder of the CNS Characterized by disseminated demyelination fo nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord MS: Etiology - -Unknown Possible genetic, environmental, or autoimmune cause Precipitating factors: infection, smoking, physical injury, emotional stress, excessive fatigue, pregnancy, poor state of health MS: Pathophysiology - -Chronic inflammation Demyelination Gli...

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Questions and Answers Graded A True or False MS is most commonly diagnosed before the age of 20. 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 True True or False Prevalence of MS increases in those who live closer to the equators. False = there is a link to Vitamin D levels; prevalence increases in those who live FARTHER from the the equator Out...

most common form; with each relapse, recovery is complete but residual deficits accumulate over time - relapsing-remitting meds for fatigue (4) - amantadine (symmetrel) pemoline (cyclert) methylphenidate (ritalin, concerta) modafinil (provigil) MS affects - 20-40 year old women disease progression with or without relapses - secondary progressive disabling symptoms steadily increase with rare plateaus and temporary improvement - primary progressive least common; relapses with continuous...

Multiple Sclerosis Incidence/Prevalence • Gender: affects more women than men • Age: highest incidence 20-40 yrs. Known as disease of the young • Incidence: about 500,000 people in the US are currently affected. Incidence in the first degree relatives of a person with MS is 15%. Life expectancy is about 85% of normal persons (or about 35 years after onset of symptoms) • Geographics: seen more in colder climates (north eastern, Great Lakes and Pacific north-western states as weel as ...

Dunphy Primary Care: Neuro Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Types of Seizures - Correct Answer ️️ -Simple partial seizure Complex partial seizure Generalized seizure Absence seizure Tonic-clonic or grand mal seizure Myoclonic jerks Seizures: Diagnostics - Correct Answer ️️ -Blood work: CBC with differential, BS, electrolytes, LFTs, serum calcium, UA, drug screen Other: EEG, CT scan, MRI, possible LP Seizure: Education - Correct Answer ️️ -Frequency of medication monito...

NBCOT Neurodegenerative Exam Practice Questions And Revised Correct Answers Examples of Neurodegenerative Diseases - Answer -MS, PD, ALS, GBS, Huntington's Disease, and dementia Akinesia - Answer -Impairment of voluntary and spontaneous movement initiation resulting in freezing, especially during gait activities Dysmetria - Answer -Decreased coordination of movements Rigidity - Answer -Muscle stiffness that impairs movement Fasciculation - Answer -Involuntary muscle contraction a...

AHN 447 Exam 5 Questions And Answers Primary parkinsons - Answer--idiopathic -most common Secondary parkinsons - Answer--occurs at <5o y/o -only 2-10% -caused by tumors, brain surgery, anti-psychotic medications PD classic symptoms - Answer--bradykinesia (slow movement) -akinesia (no movement or freezing) -muscle rigidity/stiffness -mask-like face -tremors Parkinsons dx - Answer--eliminate other diagnoses -early s/s of sleep behavior disorder, constipation, depression/anxiety, ...

Multiple Sclerosis is an ___ mediated, progressive ___ disease of the CNS that results in impaired ___ ____ -:- immune, demyelinating, nerve transmission MS affects -:- 20-40 year old women in MS, _ ___ remain in the CNS and promote ___ of other ___ that damage the immune system and lead to ____ and ____ of the myelin and ___ formation -:- T Cells, infiltration, agents, inflammation, demyelination, plaque most common form; with each relapse, recovery is complete but residual deficit...

Multiple Sclerosis Latest Update Already Passed Multiple Sclerosis autoimmune disease directed against CNS myelin and oligodendrocytes; leading cause of progressive neurologic disability in young adults with a worldwide prevalence of 2.5 million MS population females effect 2:1 to males median age = 30 years age range = 20-50 years most prevalent in Caucasians of northern European descent Characteristic degeneration in MS T-cell perivascular inflammation Demyelination Axonal loss Gliosis Multi...