Multiple Sclerosis Exam Questions And Answers
Multiple Sclerosis Exam Questions And Answers What is the definition of multiple sclerosis? - ANSWER Chronic autoimmune disease characterized by develop- ment of plaque in the white matter of the central nervous system. This plaque damages the myelin sheath and interferes with impulse transmission between CNS & body List the signs and symptoms of multiple sclerosis. - ANSWER Muscle weakness alternating with spasticity, fatigue (most disabling), depression, numbness, coordination difficulties, loss of balance, pain, dysmetria, bowel and bladder dysfunction, cognitive and sexual changes Multiple sclerosis is characterized by an inflammatory response that results in what? - ANSWER Diffuse random or patchy areas of plaque in the white matter of the CNS. List the major types of multiple sclerosis. - ANSWER Relapsing-remitting, Primary Progressive, Secondary Progressive and Progressive Relapsing Describe Relapsing Remitting type of multiple sclerosis. - ANSWER Majority of cases. Defined periods of exacerbation and remission, may be mild or moderate and resolve in a few weeks to months after which the patient returns to baseline. Describe Primary progressive type of multiple sclerosis. - ANSWER Worst type. Relentless progression with no remissions, steady deterioration with no acute attacks.
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