Degenerative diseases

Question 1

Is currently the most frequent cause of
generalized paralysis and usually presents with sudden onset of weakness or paralysis, typically in the legs, that spreads to the trunk, arms, and bulbar muscles over several days.

Answer 1

Acute idiopathic polyneuritis (Guillain-Barre´ syndrome)

Question 2

What medications should be avoided in patients with parkinsons disease? (3)

Answer 2

1. Phenothiazines (antagonize dopa)
2. Butyrophenones (antagonize dopa)
3. Metoclopramide (inhibits dopa receptors)

Question 3

Is a disease where the corticospinal tract neurons of the brain and spinal cord show random and multifocal
demyelination.

Answer 3

Muliple sclerosis

Question 4

Are epidural and spinal anesthesias safe for patients with multiple sclerosis?

Answer 4

When performing an epidural anesthetic or labor analgesic, recommendations are to use the minimum dose necessary and to use shorter-acting agents.