ALS popcorn Flashcards
1
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disorder of the motor neurons of the ventral horn of the spinal cord and the cortical neurons that provide their afferent input
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ALS
2
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Sensory, autonomic, and oculomotor function is generally spared
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ALS
3
Q
glutamate reuptake may be abnormal
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ALS
4
Q
Inhibits glutamate release
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riluzole
5
Q
Inactivation of voltage-dependent Na+ channels
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riluzole
6
Q
Ability to interfere with intracellular events that follow transmitter binding at excitatory amino acid receptors
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riluzole
7
Q
Hypertension Abdominal pain Neuromuscular and arthralgia, tremor Decreased lung function Elevations of serum transaminases
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riluzole
8
Q
Spasticity
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Baclofen (lioresal)
Tizanidine (zanaflex)
Clonazepam (klonipin)
