Progressive Neurological Flashcards
Multiple sclerosis
4 types of
Autoimmune
Attacks myelin
Types
- relapsing/remitting
- secondary progressive
- primary progressive
- progressive relapsing
Symptoms of MS
Fatigue
Dizziness
Dysphasia
Tremors
Heat intolerance
Spasticity
Weakness
Sexual dysfunction
Disturbances in cognition, speech, vision, affect, sensation, posture, and ambulation
MS precautions
Fatigue management
Avoid heat
Posture
Sensory loss precautions
Symptoms fluctuate
Relapsing/remitting MS
Most common
Flare ups with recovery
Secondary progressive MS
Occurs after relapsing/remitting MS
Gradual worsening without relapses
Primary progressive MS
Gradual worsening of symptoms without relapses
Progressive relapsing MS
Rare
Periods of relapse with gradual worsening between
Parkinson’s Disease
Slow chronic progressive
Disruptions of basal ganglia
Signs of PD
Resting tremor
Rigidity
Bradykinesia
Instability
PD precautions
Low postural control
Orthostatic hypotension
Freezing behavior
Dysphasia
Skin integrity
ALS/ Lou Gehrig’s Disease
Motor neurons degenerate and die
ALS medical management
Pain
Muscle spasms
Depression
Respiratory function
Swallowing
MS medical management
Symptom management
PD medical management
Symptom management
Festination
Walking in short rapid shuffling steps
