Examination Tut: cranial nerves Flashcards
1
Q
peripheral neuropathy is what dependent?
A
length dependent, so you can have it in legs, but not in the arms
2
Q
what does pyramidal weakness mean?
A
flexion weakness in LL (hip, knee, ankle DF)
or
extension weakness in UL
3
Q
Dx of MS?
A
disseminated lesions and attacks in space and time
oligoclonal bands
4
Q
two kinds of MS subtypes?
A
relapsing-remitting (most common)
secondary progressive MS
5
Q
classes of Drugs for MS?
A
immunomodulatory/immunosuppressive
6
Q
common presentations of MS relapses?
A
sensory pysramidal visual brainstem cerebellar sphincteric cognitive
7
Q
common presentations of MS?
A
fatigue gait bowel and bladder pain visual cognitive
8
Q
what is Uhthoff’s phenomenon?
A
when neurological symptoms are worse after heat (hot shower, exercising), suggested demyelinating
