CNS - Multiple schlerosis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 types of Multiple Schlerosis?
A
- Relapse
- Progressive
- Relapse & Progressive
2
Q
What is classed as when Multiple schlerosis is active?
A
2 Relapses occurred in past 2 years
Despite treatment with:
Interferon beta
3
Q
Spasticity symptom management?
A
Baclofen
Diazepam
Tizanidine
Dantrolene
4
Q
Relapses symptom management?
A
Methylprednisolone
5
Q
Oscillopsia (vibrating objects appearance) symptom management?
A
Gabapentin
6
Q
Mood alteration symptom management?
A
Amitriptyline
7
Q
Fatigue symptom managed with?
A
Amantadine or Fampridine
8
Q
Why should baclofen be increased slowly?
A
Avoid major side effects such as:
-Sedation
-Hypotonia (decrease muscle tone)
Avoid a hard onset of the side effects
