Multiple Sclerosis

Question 1

Definition of Multiple Sclerosis

Answer 1

Inflammatory disorder of an unknown cause affecting CNS characterised by demyelination and scarring

Question 2

Incriminating factors of Multiple Sclerosis

Answer 2

Infection (viral)
Autoimmune
Genetic susceptibility

Question 3

Precipitating factors of Multiple Sclerosis

Answer 3

Infection
Physical injury
Emotional stress
Excessive Fatigue
Pregnancy
Poor state of health
Low vitamins intake

Question 4

Which type of white blood cells is thought to be connected to Multiple Sclerosis

Answer 4

T-Cells

Question 5

Which type of cells of the brain is thought to be attacked in MS ?

Answer 5

Oligodendrocyte

Question 6

Types of Multiple Sclerosis

Answer 6

Relapsing remitting 85%
Primary progressive 10%
Secondary progressive 5%

Clinically isolated syndrome 5%

Question 7

What’s the definition of Relapsing remitting Multiple Sclerosis

Answer 7

Each time the patient have a new symptoms lasting for at least 2 days

After being stable for 30 days at least

Question 8

In head MRI for Multiple Sclerosis what do you expect to see

Answer 8

Multiple Sclerosis Plague

Question 9

What are the best examinations for Multiple Sclerosis

Answer 9

MRI
LP
Visual evoked potation

Question 10

In LP for Multiple Sclerosis what do you expect to see

Answer 10

Oligoclonal bands formed of IgG indicating immune activation

Question 11

Management of Multiple Sclerosis doing attack

Answer 11

High-dose corticosteroids
IV IgG
Plasmapharesis

Question 12

Management of Multiple Sclerosis between attacks

Answer 12

Interferon beta
Glatiramer acetate
Natalizumab
Fingolimod