Multiple Sclerosis Flashcards
1
Q
Characterized by discrete attacks of neurological deficits c either full or partial recovery
A
Relapsing remitting
2
Q
period bw relapses are characterized by lack of dse progression
A
Relapsing remitting
3
Q
local inflammatory activity silent
A
Relapsing remitting
4
Q
85%
A
Relapsing remitting
5
Q
initial relapsing-remitting course, followed by change in clinical course c progression to steady and irreversible decline c or s continued acute attacks
A
secondary progressive
6
Q
axonal loss
A
secondary progressive
7
Q
dse progression and steady fxntional decline from onset; pt may experience modest fluctuations but discrete attacks do not occur
A
PP
8
Q
10
A
PP
9
Q
5
A
PR
10
Q
Steady deterioration in dse but c occasional acute attacks
A
Pr
11
Q
intervals bw attacks continuing dse progression
A
pr
