Multiple sclerosis ms - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Multiple Sclerosis Incidence/Prevalence • Gender: affects more women than men • Age: highest incidence 20-40 yrs. Known as disease of the young • Incidence: about 500,000 people in the US are currently affected. Incidence in the first degree relatives of a person with MS is 15%. Life expectancy is about 85% of normal persons (or about 35 years after onset of symptoms) • Geographics: seen more in colder climates (north eastern, Great Lakes and Pacific north-western states as weel as ...

Involuntary Muscles - ANSWER-cardiac and smooth muscles that can't be controlled by the mind and movement Voluntary Muscles - ANSWER-skeletal muscles (attached to bone) that can be controlled by mind and movement Skeletal Muscles - ANSWER--muscles attached to bone-voluntary-contracts quickly and fatigues easily Smooth Muscles - ANSWER-visceral (organ) muscles-involuntary-wall of digestive track, uterus, blood vessels-controlled by automatic nervous system Cardiac Muscles - ANSWER--h...

Final Exam: NSG120/ NSG 120 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Pathophysiology Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| All Units Covered| 100% Correct| A Grade– Herzing Guillain-Barre syndrome - autoimmune disorder that causes destruction of the myelin sheath of neurons of the PERIPHERAL NERVES - often follows a viral infection or immunization - also known as: post-infection polyneuritis, acute idiopathic polyneuropathy, acute infectious polyradiculoneuritis QUESTION G...

Anemia meds - correct answer Erythropoietin, immunosuppressants (bone marrow transplants), folic acid, ferrous sulfate A student is assisting the healthcare provider with the care of a patient diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). The student correctly identifies which of the following as part of the pathophysiological process of MS? - correct answer Axonal loss in the central nervous system, Scarring and plaque development, Myelin regeneration and remission of symptoms, Autoimmune damage t...

Which of the following statements made by a patient diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) would alert the healthcare provider that the patient requires additional instruction about the disease? Select all that apply. 1. "A hot bath in the evenings will help relax my muscles and relieve pain." 2. "I will avoid foods that are high in fiber to prevent problems with my bowels." 3. "It's important for me to inspect my skin daily make sure there aren't any injuries." 4. "Use of stress ...

NCLEX RN NEWEST 2023, 2024 AND 2025 (3 LATEST VERSIONS) ACTUAL TEST BANK WITH 2500 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES/BRAND NEW!!2024 A 23-year-old woman is admitted to the infusion clinic after a Multiple Sclerosis Exacerbation. The physician orders methylprednisolone infusions (Solu-Medrol). The nurse would expect which of the following outcomes after administration of this medication? 1. A decrease in muscle spasticity and involuntary movements 2. A slo...

Multiple Sclerosis Test Questions with Correct Answers MS definition - Answer-Chronic, disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system MS mechanism - Answer-Autoimmune MS lifespan - Answer-Normal Cost of MS per person over lifetime - Answer-2 million 3 Pathalogical findings of MS - Answer-CNS inflammation and demyelination, Axon damage (mainly myelin), Gray and white matter damage What else is lost in MS (other than myelin) - Answer--Axonal damage. -connections b...

Describe how your body responds to an infection. - Correct answer-T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies. Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - Correct answer-Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - Correct answer-Alterations of DNA Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing. - Correct answer-(ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts ...

[WARNING: INVALID] 1. What does this experiment tell us? Choose ALL that apply. A. Both B cells and T cells can produce antibodies. B. Both B cells and T cells have memory functions. C. Both B cells and T cells are required for an antibody response. D. B cells are required for an antibody response in the absence of T cells. E. B cells and T cells are co-localized and produce synergetic effects in bone marrow and thymus. correct answersanswer: c type: x 2. In 2090, a human popula...

Multiple Sclerosis Questions and Answers Rated A 13. A nurse assesses a client with early-onset multiple sclerosis (MS). Which clinical manifestation should the nurse expect to find?a. Hyperresponsive reflexes b. Excessive somnolence c. Nystagmus d. Heat intolerance ANS: C Early signs and symptoms of MS include changes in motor skills, vision, and sensation. Hyperresponsive reflexes, excessive somnolence, and heat intolerance are later manifestations of MS. 14. A nurse cares for a client who...