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DPT_NEURO_4
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| MS is the demyelination of | Myelin sheath; CNS |
| Neuro dso that has remissions and exacerbations | MS |
| Onset of MS | 15-50 |
| 2 main risk factors of MS | VIRAL & VIT. D |
| Classic first s/sx of MS | Optic neuritis |
| Triad of MS | Charcot's triad Staccato speech Intentional tremor Nystagmus |
| Most common sign in MS | Fatigue |
| Sign associated with MS where it is the electric shock sensation upon neck flexion | Lhermitte's sign |
| Phenomenon in MS where s/sx increases with HEAT EXPOSURE | Uhthoff phenomenon |
| S/SX associated with muscle in MS | Spasticity, hyperreflexia, TPN, bowel/bladder dysfnx |
| Diagnostic test of choice in MS | MRI |
| Findings in MRI if with MS | Presence of plaques |
| Findings in LUMBAR PUNCTURE TEST of MS | Presence of oligocllonal bands |
| Priority in MS | Safety |
| Type of eyepatch in MS | Unilateral |
| What to advise patients with MS how to walk | Wide based gait |
| When is the best time to exercise in MS | Before fatigue kicks in |
| Mga BAWAL sa MS | HOT baths, weather |
| DOC for MS | Corticosteroids - IV methylprednisone |
| Corticosteroids is taken | Morning after meals |
| Drug in MS to reduce muscle spasticity | Baclofen |
| Drug in MS for neuropathic pain | Garbapentin |
| Drug in MS to promote anti viral response | Interferon |