MS

Question 1

describe CIS

Answer 1

first neuro episode lasting longer than 24hrs

Question 2

describe RRMS

Answer 2

most common, clear relapses or exacerbations with periods of partial/complete revoery

Question 3

What type of approach would you take with a patient with RRMS?

Answer 3

remediation approach because they may get some function of recovery during relapse

Question 4

describe PPMS

Answer 4

lack of early relapse/remission

Question 5

what is OT approach for a patient with PPMS

Answer 5

compensatory, task modification, environmental modification

Question 6

describe intervention for SPMS

Answer 6

combo of remediation/compensatory

Question 7

describe symptoms of MS

Answer 7

incontinence, double/blurred vision, coordination, mood, spasticity, weakness

Question 8

if we are seeing a patient who does not have a diagnosis of MS but has symptoms what is our appraoch?

Answer 8

remedial, since RRMS is most common we can expect they get some improvement