Relapsing remitting ms - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Multiple Sclerosis Questions and Answers Graded A Multiple Sclerosis (MS) 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 List the 4 variations of Multiple Sclerosis: Relapse-Remitting Acute episodes of worsening neurological function followed by partial or comple...

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...

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 ...

RESNA ATP EXAM - Assistive Technology Terms Predictions Quiz 2024. Impairment - correct answer Any loss or abnormality of psychological, physical or anatomical structure or function. Dysarthia - correct answer Motor 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 answer Oral motor muscles lose function, unable to speak with meaningful utterances DISORDER OF M...

1) A client diagnosed with multiple sclerosis has an acute onset of visual changes, fatigue, and leg weakness. The client says that the last time this happened, recovery occurred in a few weeks. Which classification of multiple sclerosis is the client experiencing? A) Progressive-relapsing B) Secondary-progressive C) Relapsing-remitting D) Primary-progressive - Answer: C Explanation: A) There are four classifications of multiple sclerosis. The client has an exacerbation of symptoms and h...

Which is cheaper CT or MRI - Answer-CT Which if faster CT or MRI - Answer-CT Which has more radiation CT or MRI - Answer-CT Ana is a 30 yo with h/o MS x 10 years. She had initial episodes with improvement and now has progressive worsening without improvement. What is the disease course for Ana? A. Relapsing Remitting B. Secondary Progressive C. Primary Progressive D. Clinical Isolated Syndrome - Answer-B. Secondary Episodes Primary progressive MS does not have episodes with imp...

NUR200 - M2 - Multiple Sclerosis - NCLEX and ATI; Nursing: A Concept-Based Approach to Learning, 2e (Pearson) Module 13 Mobility Exemplar 13.4 Multiple Sclerosis 2024 Graded A+ 1) A client diagnosed with multiple sclerosis has an acute onset of visual changes, fatigue, and leg weakness. The client says that the last time this happened, recovery occurred in a few weeks. Which classification of multiple sclerosis is the client experiencing? A) Progressive-relapsing B) Secondary-progressive C...

Multiple Sclerosis correct answer: Chronic, progressive, degenerative disorder of the CNS Characterized by disseminated demyelination fo nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord MS: Etiology correct answer: Unknown Possible genetic, environmental, or autoimmune cause Precipitating factors: infection, smoking, physical injury, emotional stress, excessive fatigue, pregnancy, poor state of health MS: Pathophysiology correct answer: Chronic inflammation Demyelination Gliosi...

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 formation of sclerotic areas. The presence of antibodies to the myelin basic protein occurs and there are raised levels of TNF-alpha (cytokine involved in systemic inflammation). Breakdown of the BBB allo...

Multiple Sclerosis Test Questions and Answers Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Definition - Answer-Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an acquired disease of demyelinating plaques within white matter of the CNS disseminated over space and time It is characterized by relapsing and remitting, or progressive, neurologic deficits in multiple areas of the CNS over time. Epidemiology of MS - Answer-MS has a predilection for white matter in the CNS T cell auto-immune mediated destruction of myelin sheathing w...