Relapsing remitting ms - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

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...

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, Progressive-Relapsing CORRECT ANSWER-List the 4 variations of Multiple Sclerosis: Relapse-Remitting CORRECT ANSWER-Acute episodes of worsening neurological function followed by partial or complet...

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, ...

AHN 447 Final Questions & Answers 1 / 23 1. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Chronic and progressive, no cure. Remissions and flare ups. Autoimmune process. Leading cause of death is kidney injury. More common in women. Drug induced. (ex. hydralazine) May need kidney transplant. Know patients drug history. 2. SLE Affects: skin**, cardio, pulmonary, renal**, musculoskeletal. Butterfly rash (exacerbation) Muscle atrophy. Facial rash. Raynaud's in fingers (pale, blue, red) Abnormal s...

Impairment - correct answerAny loss or abnormality of psychological, physical or anatomical structure or function. Dysarthia - correct answerMotor speech disorder. Difficult in pronouncing words. mouth muscles are weak or do not move. may also have respiratory problems. found in stroke and cancer patients. APRAXIA - correct answerOral motor muscles lose function, unable to speak with meaningful utterances DISORDER OF MOTOR PLANNING LOSS OF LEARNED PURPOSEFUL MOVEMENTS APHASIA - correc...

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 by the immune system -Lesions of focal demyelination accompanied by variable axon damage and destruction -Occurs in white and gray brain matter MS Presents initially with an acute episode know...

BARKELY 3P EXAM WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS You have four patients who all have a family history of developing coronary heart disease at an early age. According to their blood test results, which patient would most likely develop coronary heart disease first? a. Cholesterol: 170; LDL: 120; Triglycerides: 120; HDL: 45 b. Cholesterol: 195; LDL: 110; Triglycerides: 135; HDL: 30 c. Cholesterol: 170; LDL: 100; Triglycerides: 140; HDL: 20 d. Cholesterol: 190; LDL: 140; Triglycerid...

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...

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 ...