Multiple Sclerosis

Question 1

List the 4 types of MS:

Question 2

MS is caused by the demyelination of CNS axons.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

MS only affect Brain and spinal cord.

Answer 3

False also affects optic nerve.

Question 4

MS occurs as a result of an autoimmunity

Answer 4

True

Question 5

List the 3 reasons for remyelination fails?

Question 6

Define Uhthoff’s phenomenon.

Answer 6

This is the worsening of Neurological symptoms on MS due to increases in bodily temperature.

Question 7

Increases in Temp increased the hydrolysis of Ach

Answer 7

True, leading to decreases in Motor unit recruitment and thus muscel wekaness worsenss.

Question 8

Increases in Temp increased the hydrolysis of Ach.

Answer 8

True, leading to decreases in Motor unit recruitment and thus muscel wekaness worsenss.

Question 9

Re-myelinated cells results in…

Answer 9

Thinner ans shortes myelin

Question 10

What is gliosis?

Answer 10

Scarring found after de-myelination

Question 11

MS results in sexual problems

Answer 11

True

Question 12

MS sexual problems include, Impotence

Answer 12

True, as well as reduced sensation and increased fatigue

Question 13

Stress incontenence is associated with MS

Answer 13

False, urge incontinence

Question 14

Bladder symptom in MS includes Urinary retention.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

There is no pain felt in MS

Answer 15

False

Question 16

list 6 Clinical group features in MS, example (1) Motor problems

Answer 16

(2) Sensory problems. (3) Visual problems, (4) Bowel and bladder , (5) sexual problems, Cognative and emotional problems

Question 17

Is spasticity of flaccidity associated with MS?

Answer 17

Spasticityn (UMN)

Question 18

Spastic presentation in MS is extensors pattern that progresses to flexor pattern.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

Intention tremor is a clinical feature in MS.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

Slurred speech is a clinical feature in MS.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Ataxia is only seen in GBS.

Answer 21

False, also MS

Question 22

Is the limb weakness in MS symmetrical or asymmetrical?

Answer 22

Asymmetrical

Question 23

Most common type of MS is Progressive relapsing.

Answer 23

False, relapsing-remitting MS.