MS community support Flashcards
1
Q
CIS
A
One set of symptoms and never appears again
2
Q
RRMS
A
Flare up of symptoms and then returns to near baseline - progressively gets worse
3
Q
SPMS
A
Starts with relapses then relapses stop and you get worse
4
Q
PPMS
A
No relapses, just get worse
5
Q
Sx MS
A
- Visual disturbances- optoc neuritis
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Bladder/bowel problems
- Pain - trigeminal neuralgia
- Memory
- Mood changes
- Spasms
- Tremor
6
Q
AHP role in treating MS
A
Orthoptists, ophthalmologists, PT, OT, physio, GU teams, nurses
7
Q
BICAMS
A
Brief International Cognitive Assessment for MS
8
Q
ITB/IP
A
Intrathecal baclofen administration
9
Q
Why is it beneficial to administer baclofen intrathecally?
A
Will be broken down if taken orally
10
Q
What does baclofen do?
A
GABA receptor agonist
