MS

Question 1

Ms is multi factorial, name some:

Answer 1

Temperate climate
Viral infection
Autoimmune
Genetic

Question 2

Name the types of MS

Answer 2

Relapsing- remitting
Benign
Primary-progressive
Secondary-progressive

Question 3

Which is the most common type of ms? Explain

Answer 3

Secondary progressive

Exacerbations/remissions but person is more disabled after each attack

Question 4

Which type of ms has complete or partial improvement after attacks with no worsening of symptoms in btwn attacks?

Answer 4

Relapsing-remitting

Question 5

Explain the characteristic of benign ms

Answer 5

Sub type of relapse-remitting with complete recovery, minimal affect even 10-15 yrs later

Question 6

What is primary progressive ms?

Answer 6

Steady worsening of disease, minimal recovery, disability severe

Question 7

What are some triggers for ms exacerbations?

Answer 7

Heat, fever, pregnancy, physical/emotional trauma, infection, over exerction

Question 8

Name common S&S of Ms

Answer 8

Balance and coordination issues
Spasticity
Altered sensation
Extreme fatigue
Abnormal or scanning speech
Intention tremor

Question 9

Name some applicAble testing for someone with ms after an exacerbation

Answer 9

Af rom
Sensory testing -patchy
Light touch perception
Two point discrimination
Temp and pain sensitivity
Proprioception
Spasticity

Question 10

Differentiate btwn the different levels of spasticity

Answer 10

Mild- gross motor movement yes, fine motor movement no
Moderate- slow uncoordinated movement, lots of effort
Severe- active movement is impossible

Question 11

Define Ms

Answer 11

Inflamm condition of myelin of CNS that disrupts electrical conductivity of affected nerves
Periods of exacerbation and remission
Areas that become permanently scarred are called plaques or lesions