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Multiple Sclerosis Flashcards

1
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what is the pathophysiology of MS?

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immune-mediated disease that primarily affects the CNS (auto-immune)

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what are the “exacerbations” associated with MS?

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random attacks of inflammation towards the CNS (brain or SC)

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What is the etiology of MS?

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abnormal autoimmune response to some infection or environmental trigger in a genetically susceptible individual

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what is the pathophysiology?

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inflammatory disease DESTROYING areas of myelin in the CNS, primarily white matter

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what are the four locations that MS affects?

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  1. brain
  2. SC
  3. brainstem
  4. CN
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6
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with MS, what is a result of the inflammation

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irreversible damage of axons

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what cause the irreversible damage of the axons?

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scarring or sclerosis

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what is the epidemiology of MS?

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women > men
caucasians > hispanics/AA >asians
prevalent in temperate zones
genetic link

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what are the most common s/s of MS?

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  1. fatigue (88%)
  2. difficulty walking (87%)
  3. B and B (65%)
  4. pain/sensory changes (60%)
  5. visual disturbances (58%)
  6. cognitive problems (44%)
  7. tremors (41%)
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what are some cognitive problems associated with MS

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difficulty with:

  • dual and multi tasking
  • following detailed instructions
  • ST memory
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what is the most common emotional instability related to MS?

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depression

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what is the initial presentation of an initial attack for MS?

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  1. transient
  2. mild
  3. self-limited

don’t know they are having an attack

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what are some things associated with diagnosis of MS?

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  1. clinical attacks
  2. MRI
  3. CSF
  4. positive evoked potentials (nerve conduction testing)
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what is the timing of the attacks to be diagnosed with MS?

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2 attack separated by 30 days

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what is the gold standard for diagnosing MS?

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MRI - lesion dissemination over space and/or time

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16
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what level is elevated in CSF with diagnosis of MS?

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gamma globulin

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17
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what are the factors for more positive prognosis

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female, onset < 35, monoregional, and complete recovery after exacerbation

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what are the factors for more negative prognosis

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male, onset > 35, brainstem symptoms, poor recovery following exacerbation, frequent attacks, AA

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what are special issues for PTs with MS?

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  1. ambiguity of the disease
  2. unpredictability of the disease
  3. covert symptoms
20
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what are considered covert symptoms?

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fatigue, pain, vision, B and B, and paresthesias

21
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what are the 4 categories of MS?

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relapsing-remitting
primary-progressive
secondary-progressive
progressive-relapsing

22
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what is the most common form of MS?

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relapsing-remitting

23
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what are some characteristics of relapsing-remitting?

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defined disease flare-ups with full recovery/minimal residual deficit; periods between disease relapses (remissions)

24
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what percentage of patients with relapsing-remitting develop secondary progressive?

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50%

25
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what are characteristics of secondary progressive MS?

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initial relapsing-remitting course followed by progression with or w/o occasional relapses, minor remissions with some recovery and plateau

26
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what is the progression of secondary progressive MS?

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attack – progressively worse – plateau – another attac

27
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what are the characteristics of primary progressive MS?

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disease progression from onset; without plateaus OR with occasional plateau and temporary minor improvements

28
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what are the characteristics of progressive-relapsing MS?

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progressive from onset; clear acute relapses with or w/o full recovery; periods between relapses characterized by continuing progression

29
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what are the 5 categories of treatment for MS?

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  1. treatment of acute exacerbations
  2. symptom management
  3. disease modification
  4. rehabilitation
  5. psycho-social support
30
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what are 5 factors triggering a relapse?

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  1. unpredictable
  2. infections
  3. physical and emotional stress
  4. heat
  5. last trimester of pregnancy offers a natural protection against relapse
31
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what are some tips for acute relapse management?

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natural improvement over 4-12 weeks; degree of improvement varies, and IV or oral corticosteroids

32
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what attempts to end the attack sooner and leave fewer permanent lesions?

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methylprednisolone followed by oral corticosteroid

33
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what are some symptoms to manage?

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fatigue, pain, depression, bowel and bladder, spasticity, dizziness/vertigo, and intention tremor

34
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what are the goals of disease modifying agents?

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reduce frequency of relapses, progression of disability, and number/volume of brain lesions

35
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Avonex

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treatment of all relapsing forms of MS; weekly IM injection

-can use for a single clinical episode if MRI is consistent with MS

36
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Rebif

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all relapsing forms of MS

-3x/week IM injection

37
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Betaseron and Extavia

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treatment of all relapsing forms of MS;

-every other day subcutaneous injection

38
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what is a precaution for betaseron and extavia

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should not be given to patients with severe and untreated depression due to increased risk of suicide associated with this treatment

39
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copaxone

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treatment of relapsing/remitting MS

-daily subcutaneous injection

40
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novantrone (serono)

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worsening relapsing/remitting MS and for progressive relapsing or secondary progressive MS
-4x/year IV infusion

41
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Tysabri

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relapsing forms of MS

-every 4 weeks IV infusion

42
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what are some tests that can be demonstrated during the comprehensive neuro eval?

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SF-36, Fatigue Impact Scale, MMSE, MMT & Gonio, Modified Ashworth, Vestibular/Ocular Exam, 6MWT, Berg, FIM, Barthel

43
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what are some areas that PT could help with treatment?

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wellness/health, fatigue, weakness, spasticity, balance/vestibular, coordination, sensory problems, ambulation/mobility, ADLs

44
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What are issues that need to be addressed when trying to help fatigue management?

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sleep, poor diet, deconditioning, movement limitations, depression, neuromuscular conditions (more energy consumption by demyelinated axons), body core temp (increasing = slows conduction velocity), emotional stress

45
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What is the effect of heat on MS?

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heat sensitive = aggravate common symptoms (does not cause exacerbation)

  • pool temp <85 degrees
  • cooling garments
46
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what are four outcomes measures commonly used with MS?

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  1. satisfaction with life scale
  2. SF-36
  3. MSQOL-54
  4. Modified Falls Efficacy Scale

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