Guess the Condition
What condition has the worst prognosis of the neuromuscular degenerative conditions?
What is ALS
When individuals with MS experience difficulty with coordination and balance this is called
What is ataxia?
What medication is most often used in Parkinson's disease?
What is Levadopa (L-dopa)?
Slurred speech is called
What is dysarthria?
What condition is acute, progressive and ascends usually from legs to trunk, then arms?
What is Gullian Barre
In what condition does sensation and cognition remain intact throughout the course of the disease?
What is ALS?
What does your textbook say is a common symptom with most people who have MS?
What is fatigue?
What type of tremors do individuals with Parkinson's disease have at the beginning?
What is unilateral resting tremors
The highest priority of nursing assessment
What is respiratory assessment?
Nerve affected with Bell's Palsy
What is cranial nerve VII (7)
In what condition, does implantation of a deep brain stimulator help control symptoms?
What is Parkinson's disease
What subtype of MS has significant deterioration from the beginning of the disease?
What is primary progressive?
What symptom interferes with a person with Parkinson's disease facial expression?
What is masked faces?
Muscles experience what two manifestations
What is muscle cramping and twitching?
People with MS fall due to what 2 body changes?
What is leg weakness and decreased sensation in the feet and legs?
Which condition is an inflammatory condition of the peripheral nerves?
What is Gullian Barre'
Why would you advise a person with MS to avoid hot tubs?
What is a sensitivity to heat that can cause permanent damage to nerves?
Over 25% of individuals with Parkinson's disease are also diagnosed with what other condition?
What is Alzheimers disease?
At what point in the condition of ALS, is a ventilator necessary?
What is when breathing is difficult and oxygen saturation is not high enough
What condition can occur after a stomach virus or surgery ?
What is Gullian Barre'
Correctly identify the condition that is also known as Lou Gehrig's disease
What is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
The presence of what 2 symptoms that occur in 2 different parts of the body are often used to diagnose MS?
What is diplopia and urinary tract problems?
Name 3 physical changes that can occur in a client with Parkinson's disease.
What is shuffling, stooped posture, masked face?
Name a medication used to treat ALS?
What is Riluzole.
What medication given long term to individuals with schizophrenia can cause Parkinson-like symptoms?
What is thorazine or antipsychotic medications?