ALS PRACTICE EXAM Newest 2026 Questions
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What is ALS commonly known as? Lou Gehrig's disease
What does 'Amyotrophic' mean? Without muscle nourishment
What is the average age of onset Mid to late 50s
for ALS?
What is the typical prognosis for Death typically occurs within 3 to 5 years due to
ALS patients? respiratory failure
What percentage of ALS cases are 10% with a 66% genetic component
familial?
, What are the two types of onset for Limb (spinal) onset and Bulbar (cranial) onset
ALS?
What are common UMN signs in Spasticity, hyperreflexia, clonus, and pathological
ALS? reflexes
What are common LMN signs in Fasciculations, muscle weakness, and cervical
ALS? extensor weakness
What is the incidence rate of ALS? 0.4 to 2.4 cases per 100,000 individuals
What is a significant risk factor for Younger age at the time of onset
ALS prognosis?
What is the role of Riluzole in ALS It is a glutamate inhibitor that extends survival by
treatment? 2 to 3 months
What are some common respiratory Decreased vital capacity and risk of respiratory
impairments in ALS? failure
What cognitive impairments can Mild to frontotemporal dementia affecting 30-
occur in ALS? 50% of patients
What are the three types of physical Preventative, restorative, and compensatory
therapy interventions for ALS?
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Terms in this set (45)
What is ALS commonly known as? Lou Gehrig's disease
What does 'Amyotrophic' mean? Without muscle nourishment
What is the average age of onset Mid to late 50s
for ALS?
What is the typical prognosis for Death typically occurs within 3 to 5 years due to
ALS patients? respiratory failure
What percentage of ALS cases are 10% with a 66% genetic component
familial?
, What are the two types of onset for Limb (spinal) onset and Bulbar (cranial) onset
ALS?
What are common UMN signs in Spasticity, hyperreflexia, clonus, and pathological
ALS? reflexes
What are common LMN signs in Fasciculations, muscle weakness, and cervical
ALS? extensor weakness
What is the incidence rate of ALS? 0.4 to 2.4 cases per 100,000 individuals
What is a significant risk factor for Younger age at the time of onset
ALS prognosis?
What is the role of Riluzole in ALS It is a glutamate inhibitor that extends survival by
treatment? 2 to 3 months
What are some common respiratory Decreased vital capacity and risk of respiratory
impairments in ALS? failure
What cognitive impairments can Mild to frontotemporal dementia affecting 30-
occur in ALS? 50% of patients
What are the three types of physical Preventative, restorative, and compensatory
therapy interventions for ALS?
