Module 11 - MS

Question 1

Charcot’s triad includes:

Answer 1

Intention tremor, scanning speech and nystagmus

Question 2

What are the 4 different classifications of MS?

Answer 2

Relapsing/Remitting MS (RRMS) 85%
Secondary-Progressive MS (SPMS)
Primary-Progressive MS (PPMS) 10%
Progressive-Relapsing MS (PRMS) 5%

Question 3

What is Relapsing/Remitting MS?

Answer 3

Relapses during which time new symptoms can appear and old symptoms resurface or worsen
Lasts days, weeks, or months and recovery can be slow or almost instantaneous

Question 4

What is Secondary-Progressive MS?

Answer 4

After 10 years, 50% of people with RRMS develop SPMS and 90% by 25-30 years

Question 5

What is Primary-Progressive MS?

Answer 5

Gradual progression of disease, no plateaus or remissions.

Question 6

What is Progressive-Relapsing MS?

Answer 6

Gradual worsening of symptoms until the next relapse.

Question 7

What are the 3 drugs that block the immune system?

Answer 7

Avonex
Bataseron
Rebif

Question 8

Which drug blocks the T-cells receptors?

Answer 8

Copaxone

Question 9

What drugs is used that is also used for anti-rejection transplant?

Answer 9

Novantrone

Question 10

What is the Viral-Induced Autoimmune Disease?

Answer 10

Herpes viruses and chlamydial pneumonia
Immune response triggering antigen activation
Demyelination and gliosis

Question 11

MS occurs higher in which areas?

Answer 11

Further from the equator