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neuro diseases
GBS,PD,ALS,MS
Question | Answer |
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Degeneration of motor neurons in anterior horn cells | ALS: |
Autoimmune disease affects CNS | MS: |
Four signs/ resting tremors, rigidity, bradykinesia, postural unstability | PD: |
Acute inflammatory condition involving spinal nerve roots and peripheral nerves | GBS: |
Pt. generally recovers within a few weeks to several years | GBS |
Commonly referres to as Lou Gehrig’s disease | ALS |
May use weighted eating utensils to decrease tremors | PD |
May be able to transfer without A in morning but require A in afternoon | MS |