Mobility Flashcards
Spina Bifida: Types
Occulta, meningocele, myelomeningocele (most severe).
Multiple Sclerosis: Common Symptoms
Fatigue, weakness, spasticity, vision changes, balance issues, cognitive dysfunction.
Parkinson’s Disease: Primary Symptoms
Tremors at rest, bradykinesia, rigidity, postural instability.
Spina Bifida: Prevention Strategies
Folic acid supplementation during pregnancy, prenatal screening for neural tube defects, genetic counseling.
Multiple Sclerosis: Common Triggers for Relapses
Infections, stress, heat, pregnancy, lack of sleep, overexertion.
Parkinson’s Disease: Management of Non-Motor Symptoms
Depression (SSRIs), constipation (high-fiber diet, laxatives), sleep disorders (melatonin), orthostatic hypotension (fluid intake, compression stockings).
Spina Bifida: Common Associated Conditions
Hydrocephalus, Chiari malformation, tethered spinal cord, orthopedic issues, neurogenic bladder.
Multiple Sclerosis: Disease Modifying Therapies
Beta-interferons, glatiramer acetate, monoclonal antibodies, to slow disease progression and reduce relapses.
Parkinson’s Disease: Role of Levodopa/Carbidopa
Levodopa converts to dopamine in the brain; carbidopa prevents peripheral breakdown of levodopa, enhancing its effect.