Relapsing remitting ms - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

MSN 377 EXAM IV REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, GRADED A+ Multiple Sclerosis - -Chronic, progressive, degenerative disorder of the CNS Characterized by disseminated demyelination fo nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord MS: Etiology - -Unknown Possible genetic, environmental, or autoimmune cause Precipitating factors: infection, smoking, physical injury, emotional stress, excessive fatigue, pregnancy, poor state of health MS: Pathophysiology - -Chronic inflammation Demyelination Gli...

The nurse is assessing a client suspected of having multiple sclerosis. Which manifestation should the nurse expect to observe in the client? SATA A) Spastic movements B) Tachycardia C) Lack of coordination D) Decreased level of consciousness E) Double Vision - Answer A, C, E Rationale: Double vision is consistent with multiple sclerosis; multiple sclerosis (MS) causes demyelination and plaque formation in the central nervous system, including damage to the optic nerve. Spastic moveme...

Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention in a 50-year-old woman? - ***A. Yearly mammogram THINK SECONDARY="S" AND "S" =SCREENING B. Low animal-fat diet C. Use of seat belt D. Daily application of sunscreen Which of the following is an example of tertiary prevention in a patient with chronic renal failure? - A. Fluid restriction ***B. Hemodialysis 4 days a week THINK "T" AND "T"= TREATMENT C. High-protein diet D. Maintenance of blood pressure at 120/80 Which...

RESNA ATP EXAM - Assistive Technology Terms Advanced Quiz & Answers 2024. Impairment - correct answer Any loss or abnormality of psychological, physical or anatomical structure or function. Dysarthia - correct answer Motor speech disorder. Difficult in pronouncing words. mouth muscles are weak or do not move. may also have respiratory problems. found in stroke and cancer patients. APRAXIA - correct answer Oral motor muscles lose function, unable to speak with meaningful utterances DISOR...

Dunphy Primary Care: Neuro Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Types of Seizures - Correct Answer ️️ -Simple partial seizure Complex partial seizure Generalized seizure Absence seizure Tonic-clonic or grand mal seizure Myoclonic jerks Seizures: Diagnostics - Correct Answer ️️ -Blood work: CBC with differential, BS, electrolytes, LFTs, serum calcium, UA, drug screen Other: EEG, CT scan, MRI, possible LP Seizure: Education - Correct Answer ️️ -Frequency of medication monito...

What is the most common form of multiple sclerosis? - ANSWER Relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) The onset of multiple sclerosis is most observed in patients at what age range? - ANSWER 20-40 What does Choriocarcinoma most commonly develop after? - ANSWER Complete hydatidiform mole

CAOT NOTCE Exam Questions with correct Answers What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? inflammation of the joint lining progressive + chronic results in deterioration, limited ROM and pain/stiffness synovitis + crepitation Deformities associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis? Swan Neck Boutioneere Nale Bluff (Thumb) Joint Laxity Ulnar Deviation What joint is most commonly affected by Rheumatoid Arthritis DIP and PIP What is Osteoarthritis? inflammation of the joint cartilage -...

most common form; with each relapse, recovery is complete but residual deficits accumulate over time - relapsing-remitting meds for fatigue (4) - amantadine (symmetrel) pemoline (cyclert) methylphenidate (ritalin, concerta) modafinil (provigil) MS affects - 20-40 year old women disease progression with or without relapses - secondary progressive disabling symptoms steadily increase with rare plateaus and temporary improvement - primary progressive least common; relapses with continuous...

Impairment - correct answerAny loss or abnormality of psychological, physical or anatomical structure or function. Dysarthia - correct answerMotor speech disorder. Difficult in pronouncing words. mouth muscles are weak or do not move. may also have respiratory problems. found in stroke and cancer patients. APRAXIA - correct answerOral motor muscles lose function, unable to speak with meaningful utterances DISORDER OF MOTOR PLANNING LOSS OF LEARNED PURPOSEFUL MOVEMENTS APHASIA - correc...

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) CORRECT ANSWER-Disease of the CNS characterized by the occurrence of random patches of inflammation with demyelination called plaques'/lesions. Occurrence age 15-45 yrs. Includes exacerbations and remissions. Relapsing-Remitting, Secondary Progressive, Primary Progressive, Progressive-Relapsing CORRECT ANSWER-List the 4 variations of Multiple Sclerosis: Relapse-Remitting CORRECT ANSWER-Acute episodes of worsening neurological function followed by partial or complet...