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100

What type of disorder is multiple sclerosis? 

Autoimmune 
100

What age is MS typically diagnosed? 

20-50. 

100

Is there a cure for MS? 

No, however medical intervention can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. 

100

What task can you help a person with MS perform to help them maintain good muscle function? 

ROM 
100

What body system does multiple sclerosis effect/target? 

Nervous system. 

200

Is multiple sclerosis an acute or chronic disease? 

Chronic 

200

What test should be done on all patients suspected of having MS? 

A head/brain MRI. 
200

When symptoms interfere with ADL's what forms of rehabilitation can we recommend? 

PT

OT 

Speech Therapy 

200

What are some signs & symptoms of MS? 

  • Vision changes
  • Dysphagia 
  • Muscle weakness 
  • Poor balance or coordination
  • Partial or complete paralysis of extremities
  • Speech impairments
  • Hearing loss 
  • Dizziness
  • Tremors 
  • Severe fatigue
  • Sexual, urinary, or bowel dysfunction
200

What gender is more likely to develop MS? 

Female. 

300

What occurs within the body when you have an autoimmune disease? 

This means that the immune system mistakenly attacks your own healthy tissue.

300

What are the 3 basic rules for diagnosing MS? 

1. White matter lesions 

2. Separated in time and space

3. Without another explanation


300

What classification of medications is commonly used to bring MS relapses to an end quickly? 

Corticosteroids. 

300

What interventions can a nurse perform to help a patient who is feeling powerless? 

  • Refer the patient to support group.
  • Assist the patient in developing a plan of care they can participate in. 
  • Provide assistive devices to help with ADL tasks. 
  • Encourage patients to express feelings. 
300

Where is MS most common geographically? 

MS is more common in areas farthest from the equator. 

400

What are two main triggers for autoimmune disorders? 

Genetic and Environmental. 

400

What is the syndrome characterized by having one episode (first episode) of CNS symptoms caused by inflammation and demyelination?  

Clinically Isolated Syndrome. 

400

What are some complementary/alternative approches to educate patients on that can help manage/reduced the symptoms of MS? 

Heart-healthy, high-fiber, low-fat diet

Regular exercise 

Stress management 

Acupuncture 


400

What safety measures should be provided to patients with MS? 

  • Remove area rugs
  • Ambulate in well-lit rooms
  • Utilize assistive devices for mobility 
  • Wear non-slip footwear 
400

What habit may play a role in worsening of MS? 

Smoking. 


500

What are two important immune cells? 

T cells and B cells. 

500

How many types of MS are there? What are they? 

4 different types

1. Clinically isolated syndrome

2. Relapsing-remitting MS

3. Secondary progressive MS

4. Primary progressive MS

500

What disease do some people develop due to taking medications that weaken their immune system? 

Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML)

Caused by the reactivation of the JC (John Cunningham) virus

500

What is the most important teaching for patients with MS? 

Medication/treatment adherence. 

500

What vitamin deficiency is thought to play a role in MS? 

Vitamin D