a little bit on motor neuron disease Flashcards
Just a little deck of cards on motor neurone disease.
1
Q
motor neuron disease risk factors
A
inherited
2
Q
pathology of motor neuron disease
A
selective loss of neurons
collection of diseases - most common is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
3
Q
signs of upper motor neuron disease
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everything goes up:
spasticity
Babinksi sign
brisk reflexes
4
Q
signs of lower motor neuron disease
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everything goes down: reduced muscle tone muscle wasting fasciculation reflexes depressed
5
Q
diagnosis of motor neuron disease
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diagnosis by exclusion
blood tests for muscle enzymes and autoantibodies
lumbar puncture
MRI head/spine
nerve conduction studies - electromyography
6
Q
treatment of motor neuron disease
A
anti-glutamergic drugs e.g. riluzole
symptom management - e.g. amitriptyline for drooling
