USA NM2 Final (OM and Some Pathology notes)

Which OM (Gold standard) is used for Multiple Sclerosis? - (Kurtzke) Extended Disability Status Scale (EDSS) What is the EDSS based on? - The EDSS is based on the Functional system scores (FSS) How many Sub categories are there in the FSS? - 7 What are the 7 subcategories in the FSS? - Pyramidal Cerebellar Brainstem Sensory Bowel/bladder Vision Cerebral/mental What is the point of the EDSS and FSS? - Assess the level of disability of MS ICF Domain: Body function/structure and activity. Which questionnaire is used to determine fatigue with patients with MS? - Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) What is the MS-QOL-54? - A self report survey about MS and quality of life (QOL) ICF Domain: Participation Which part of the ICF model doe the 25-foot walk test used to identify with MS? - Activity limitations In regards to PT/Exercise, what is contraindicated with PAT's with MS? - Avoid Fatigue! What is Uthoff's phenomenon? - Exposure to heat causes symptoms to become worse.