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Multiple Sclerosis Flashcards

1
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What is MS?

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An inflammatory demyelinating disorder of the CNS with plaques disseminated in time and space

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What is the gender ratio of MS?

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F:M 3:1

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When does MS usually present?

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30s and 40s

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What are the clinical courses of MS?

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Relapsing remitting
Secondary progressive
Progressive relapsing
Primary progressive

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5
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What are the clinical features of MS?

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Pyramidal dysfunction
Optic neuritis
Sensory symptoms
Lower urinary tract dysfunction
Cerebellar & brain stem features
Cognitive impairment
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6
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What does pyramidal dysfunction in MS cause?

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Increased tone, spasticity, weakness, effects extensors of upper limbs and flexors of lower limbs

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Describe optic neuritis in MS

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Painful visual loss for 1-2wks. Most improve in time.

RAPD present

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What sensory symptoms occur in MS?

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Pain
Paraesthesia
Dorsal column loss (proprioception & vibration)
Numbness
Trigeminal neuralgia
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9
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What occurs due to cerebellar dysfunction in MS?

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Ataxia
Intention tremor
Nystagmus
Past pointing
Pendular reflexes
Dysdiadokinesis
Dysarthria
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10
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What palsys occur due to brain stem dysfunction in MS?

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R VI palsy-diplopia

R VII palsy- facial weakness

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What lateral gaze disorder occurs due to MS?

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Internuclear ophthalmoplegia

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What occurs in internuclear ophthalmoplegia in MS?

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Demyelination of medial longitudinal fasciculus
Distortion of binocular vision
Failure of adduction-diplopia
Nystagmus in abducting eye
Lag
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What urinary tract problems occur due to MS?

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Frequency
Nocturia
Urgency
Urge Incontinence
Retention
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14
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How is fatigue treated in MS?

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Amantadine
Modafinil if sleepy
Hyperbaric oxygen

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What is the diagnostic criteria for MS?

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At least 2 episodes suggestive of demyelination
Dissemination in time and space
McDonald criteria

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16
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What should be on the DDx in suspected MS?

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Vasculitis
Granulomatous disorder
Vascular disease 
Structural lesion
Infection
Metabolic disorder
17
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How is MS diagnosed?

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Clinical
MRI
CSF
Neurophysiology
Blood tests
18
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Which blood tests should be done and come back as -ve to aid in a MS diagnosis?

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PV, FBC, CRP
Renal liver bone profile
Auto-ab screen
Borellia, HIV, syphilis serology
B12 and folate
19
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Will oligoclonal bands be present or absent in CSF?

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Present, but caution when absent

20
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How is a mild acute exacerbation of MS treated?

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Symptomatic treatment

21
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How is a moderate acute exacerbation of MS treated?

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Oral steroids

22
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How is a severe acute exacerbation of MS treated?

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Admit/IV steroids

23
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What is the symptomatic treatment for pyramidal dysfunction?

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Physiotherapy
OT
Anti-spasmodic agent: baclofen, tizanidine, botulinum toxin, intrathecal baclofen/phenol

24
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How are sensory symptoms treated in MS?

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Anti-convulsant e.g. gabapentin
Anti-depressant e.g. amitriptyline
Tens machine
Acupuncture
Lignocaine infusion
25
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How is lower urinary tract dysfunction treated in MS?

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Bladder drill
Anti-cholinergics e.g. oxybutynin
Desmopressin
Catheterisation

26
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What pathologies occur in urinary tract dysfunction in MS?

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Increased tone at bladder neck
Detrusor hypersensitivity
Detrusor sphyncteric dyssenergia

27
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What is the first line therapy in MS?

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Interferon Beta – Avonex, Rebif, Betaseron, Extavia
Glitiramer Acetate (Copaxone)
Tecfedira

28
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What is the second line therapy in MS?

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Monoclonal antibody- Tysabri, Lemtrada

Fingolimod

29
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What is the third line therapy in MS?

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Mitoxantrone

30
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Describe Interferon beta and copaxone

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Injectable agents-SC,IM
Decrease relapse rate by 1/3
Decrease severity of relapses by 50%
Effect on disability
All comparable re efficacy
31
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Describe Tecfidera

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Oral agent
First line in RR MS
44% reduction in relapse rate

32
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Describe Fingolimod

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Oral agent
Sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) modulator
>50% reduction in relapse rate
Significant effect on disease progression

33
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What is the role of alpha4beta1 integrins in MS?

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Trans-endothelial migration of activated T-cells across BBB in EAE mediated by integrins

34
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What is the inflammatory cascade in MS?

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Immune cells pass through BBB
Cells may re-activate and produce cytokines
Cells mount AI attack against myelin

35
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What is the MOA of Tysabri?

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Leucocyte migration from blood to tissue
Leucocyte priming and activation
Modulation of leucocyte apoptosis

36
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What virus are MS sufferers at risk of contracting if they take Tysabri?

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Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) caused by JC virus

37
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Describe mitoxantrone

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For relapsing progressive MS
12 infusions over 2 years
Cardiac toxicity dose related

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