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MS Flashcards

1
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Other name for Neuroglia?

A

Glial Cells

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2
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What is the purpose of neuroglia?

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Supports the nerve cell/neuron

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3
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What type of cell is neuroglia?

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non-excitable

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4
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it is the WBC in the CNS that functions as defence to infection et injury

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Macrophage

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5
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Form et maintain myelin sheath in the CNS

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Oligodendrocytes

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6
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If the PNS is affected, what structure is affected?

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Schwann cell

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7
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a star-shaped cell that has the most numerous

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Astrocytes

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8
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What are the functions of astrocytes?

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Provide structural support to the CNS, take up extracellular K ions, glycogen storage, capable of cell mulitiplication, regulate extracellular concentration of the neurotransmitter

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9
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It assist in the circulation of CSF and it is located in the ventricles et central canal of the SC

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Ependymal Cells

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10
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Form the myelin sheath

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Schwann Cell

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11
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Act as protective, cushioning cells for peripheral neuron cell bodies

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Satellite Cells

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12
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Other name for MS?

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Great Crippler of Young Adults

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13
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what are the Charcot’s Triad?

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S- scanning speech
I- intention Tremor
N- nystagmus

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14
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demyelination areas eventually become filled of fibrous astrocytes and undergo a process called ____

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Gliosis

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15
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What is the hallmark of MS?

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Glial Scar

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16
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What are the sites of pre-dilection?

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P- preventriccular White Matter
C- Corticospinal Tract
C- Cerebellar Penducle
O- Optic Nerve
P- Posterior White Column of the Spinal Cord
17
Q

it is a type of MS that remains fully functional in all neurological system 15 years after onset

A

Benign MS

18
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It is a type of MS that has rapid onset and almost continual progression

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Malignant MS

19
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What is the other term for Malignant MS?

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Marburg’s Disease/ Variant

20
Q

Pseudo exacerbation of Sx

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Uthoff’s Phenomenon

21
Q

what happens when a pt c MS is exposed to heat or warmth?

A

pt will feel fatigue

22
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What is the gold standard Dx tool for MS?

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MRI

23
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characterized by discrete attacks of neurological deficits with either full/ partial recovery in subsequent to months

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Relapsing Remitting MS (RRMS)

24
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Has the highest case type of MS?

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RRMS

25
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Characterized by initial relapsing-remitting course with progression to steady and irreversible decline with or without continued acute attacks

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Secondary Progressive MS (SPMS)

26
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It the adverse effect of RRMS

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SPMS

27
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Characterized by nearly continuous worsening of the disease from onset without disk attack

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Primary Progressive MS (PPMS)

28
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A major type of MS that is associated later onset and happens at 10% of cases

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PPMS

29
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Characterized by steadt deterioration dsease but occasional acute attacks; 5% of cases

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Progressive Relapsing MS (PRMS)

30
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This drug is used to slow down the progression of MS

A

Interferon Meta Drugs

31
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What are some examples of Interferon Meta Drugs?

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  • Betaferon
  • Extavia
  • Plegridy
  • Avonex
  • Rebif
32
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This drug is used for acute flare-ups and it shortens the episode of MS

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Immunosuppressive Drugs

33
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What are some examples of immunosuppressive durgs?

A
  • Dexamethasone

- Predisone

34
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What are some examples of anti-spasticity drugs?

A
  • Dantrolene (CNS)

- Baaclofen (SCI)

35
Q

With drug is used for MS pts with urinary problems

A

Anticholinergic Drugs

36
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Valid too to evaluate and measure MS pts level of functioning

A

Kurtzke Expanded Disabiity Status Scale (KEDDS)

37
Q

What are the functional system of KEDSS?

A 
V- visual system
S- sensory system
P- pyramidal system
B-brainstem system
B- bowl et bladder system
M- mental status
C- cerebellar system

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