Neurological

Question 1

Multiple Sclerosis

Answer 1

chronic and progressive autoimmune disorder of CNS characterized by disseminated demyelination of nerve fibers of brain, spinal cord and optic nerve

Question 2

Population of MS

Answer 2

15-30 years old

women more prevalent

Question 3

Multiple sclerosis patho

Answer 3

chronic inflammation - demyelination - scarring

Question 4

MS - Manifestations

Answer 4

Motor (diplopia, weakness)
Sensory (numbness and tingling)
Cerebellar
Fatigue
Bowel and Bladder (constipation)
Emotional stability
Sexual dysfunction

Question 5

Huntington’s Disease

Answer 5

Destruction of striatum in basal ganglia

Imbalance in neurotransmitters
increase in dopamine and decrease in acetylcholine

Question 6

HD manifestations

Answer 6

abnormal movements
Intellectual decline
severe mood swings

Question 7

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Answer 7

Sporadic

Familial

Question 8

ALS - Manifestations

Answer 8

Early

Tripping, dropping, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, weight loss, SOB, uncontrollable periods of laugh or crying

muscle weakness that causes difficulty breathing, chewing, swallowing and speaking

Question 9

Parkinson’s Disease

Answer 9

Progressive neurodegenerative disease of CNS

Decrease in dopamine

Question 10

PD - Triad symptoms

Answer 10

Slowing down
Stooped
Tremors