Degeneration Flashcards
which cells are effected in MS
oligodendrocytes
MS s/s
chronic inflammation, demylination and gliosis of CNS
MS presents with
parasthesia, fatigue, optic neuritis, bladder dysfunction, constipation
overall goals of MS
keeping independent, ADL’s for as long as possible
cure for MS
none
meds for MS
immunomodulators
treatment for acute phase of MS
corticosteroids
other methods to treat MS
PT, exercise (swimming)
what do we want to tell pt with MS to do
keep a diary of what causes exacerbations - try to avoid
diet (nutritious), take vitamins (D)
what should pt. w/MS avoid
tetracycline and neomycin thought to increase muscle weakness
is pain a characteristic of MS
no
symptoms of an exacerbation of MS
optic neuritis
als presentation
muscle weakness that takes over the body, cognitive function remains
teach family with ALS
arrange communication system risk for falls feeding tube possibility do you want ...?(living will) support group
how is huntingtons disease transmitted
gentically transmitted - autosomal dominant
is there a cure for huntingtons disease
no
palliative care is essential for huntingtons disease, t or f
true - keep them in the home for as long as possible
important support for huntingtons disease
nutritional
goal of drug therapy in huntingtons disease
reduce movement - subdue behavior changes
movements in huntingtons are called
chorea
if you test positive for huntingtons will you get the disease
yes - dont know when or how severe
is there a cure for parkinsons
no
drug therapy for parkinsons
levadopa -
when do we start drug therapy for parkinsons
will max out on dose - not started right away
