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Multiple Sclerosis

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___ is a demyelinating disease of the CNS; characterized by sclerotic plaques disseminated throughout the CNS   multiple sclerosis  
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what does the Charcot's triad consist of?   intention tremor scanning speech nystagmus  
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what can trigger an exacerbation of MS? (4)   viral or bacterial infection trauma, pregnancy, stress increased external or internal heat sleep deprivation  
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the etiology of MS is unknown, but what factors can contribute to it developing? (5)   viral infections environmental (possibly smoking, vitamin D deficiency) climate (more common in temperate regions, certain latitudes) genetic certain auto-immune diseases  
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what auto-immune diseases have a potential link to MS? (4)   pernicious anemia thyroid disease type I diabetes IBD  
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___ occurs when autoantigens attack the body's own myelin, causing myelinization   friendly fire  
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what demographic is MS most commonly found in?   Caucasian females, 20-40 years old  
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diagnostic criteria for MS includes: (3)   elevated immunoglobulin in CSF evoked potentials (EP) positive MRI  
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___ MS is characterized by sudden onset with partial or complete remissions; remains stable for a long time; ~85% of cases   relapsing remitting  
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___ MS is the progression of RRMS to a steady and irreversible decline   secondary progressive  
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___ MS is characterized by progression without remission and severe disability, no distinct attacks; ~10% of cases   primary progressive  
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___ MS is characterized by gradual neurological deterioration from onset with relapses; ~5% of cases   progressive relapsing  
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___ MS is characterized by mild symptoms and little disease progression; ~10-20% of cases   benign  
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___ MS is characterized by rapid progression and significant disability or death within a short period after onset   malignant/aggressive  
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the clinical presentation of MS includes: (4)   great variability amongst individuals history of vague functional limitations before definite symptoms can have fast or slow onset psychosocial considerations  
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signs and symptoms of MS can include: (10)   sensory changes (numbness, Lhermitte's sign, dec. proprioception) paresis spasticity pain movement disorders (dysmetria, ataxia, dysdiadokinesia) vestibular dysfunction fatigue visual disturbances cognitive, behavioral, communication disturbances  
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___ is a hypersensitivity to minor sensory stimuli   hyperpathia  
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people with MS typically feel best at what time of the day?   the morning  
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people with MS usually live ___ years after diagnosis   22-25  
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a positive ___ sign occurs when flexing the neck results in a 'shock' running down the spine and into the extremities   Lhermitte's  
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the PT evaluation for a patient with MS should include: (12)   patient Hx (fatigue) ROM sensation pain muscle tone, strength coordination and balance gait posture respiratory pattern cognitive/behavioral issues visual function functional status  
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PT treatment for MS can include: (11)   sensory impairments, skin care pain spasticity, paresis modalities (cryo, FES) positioning ROM fatigue ataxia (Frenkels) gait functional limitations respiratory care  
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