436 MS

Question 1

Autoimmune disease of the CNS characterized by chronic inflammation, demyelination, gliosis (plaques or scarring) and neuronal loss; course can be relapsing and progressive

Answer 1

Multiple sclerosis

Question 2

Particularly suggestive of multiple sclerosis

Answer 2

Bilateral intranuclear opthalmoplegia

Question 3

One and a half syndrome

Answer 3

Horizontal gaze palsy plus an intranuclear ophthalmoplegia

Question 4

An electric shock-like sensation induced by flexion or other movement of the neck

Answer 4

Lhermitte’s symptom

Question 5

Very brief lancinating facial pain often triggered by an afferent input from the face or teeth

Answer 5

Trigeminal Neuralgia (tic douloureux)

Question 6

Unilateral visual blurring that occur during a hot shower or with physical exercise

Answer 6

Uhthoff’s symptom

Question 7

Charcot’s neurologic triad in multiple sclerosis

Answer 7

Dysarthria
Nystagmus
Intention tremor

Question 8

Most common reason for work related disability in multiple sclerosis patient

Answer 8

Fatigue