CNS - Multiple schlerosis Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 3 types of Multiple Schlerosis?

A
  • Relapse
  • Progressive
  • Relapse & Progressive
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What is classed as when Multiple schlerosis is active?

A

2 Relapses occurred in past 2 years
Despite treatment with:
Interferon beta

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3
Q

Spasticity symptom management?

A

Baclofen
Diazepam
Tizanidine
Dantrolene

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4
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Relapses symptom management?

A

Methylprednisolone

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5
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Oscillopsia (vibrating objects appearance) symptom management?

A

Gabapentin

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6
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Mood alteration symptom management?

A

Amitriptyline

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7
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Fatigue symptom managed with?

A

Amantadine or Fampridine

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8
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Why should baclofen be increased slowly?

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Avoid major side effects such as:
-Sedation
-Hypotonia (decrease muscle tone)

Avoid a hard onset of the side effects

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