Unit 2: Concepts of MS & ALS

Question 1

Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Autoimmune or Degenerative?

Answer 1

Autoimmune

Question 2

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Autoimmune or Degenerative?

Answer 2

Degenerative

Question 3

Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Flare + Remissions or Rapid + Progressive?

Answer 3

Flare + Remissions

Question 4

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Flare + Remissions or Rapid + Progressive?

Answer 4

Rapid + Progressive

Question 5

Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Lifespan normal or fatal (short)?

Answer 5

Normal lifespan

Question 6

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Lifespan normal or fatal (short)?

Answer 6

Fatal; prognosis 2-5 years after initial diagnosis

Question 7

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
The immune system destroys myelin sheaths (demyelination).

Answer 7

Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Messages from the brain and spinal cord are delayed or stopped.

Question 8

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
Degeneration of motor nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.

Answer 8

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Decreases Motor function

Question 9

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
Affects the brain + brainstem, spinal cord, optic nerve

Answer 9

MS

Question 10

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
Affects the voluntary muscles (motor function)

Answer 10

ALS

Question 11

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
S/S: Visual disturbances, Mobility issues, + Sensory alteration

Answer 11

MS

Question 12

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
S/S: Fatigue, Muscle weakness + Atrophy

Answer 12

ALS

Question 13

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
Caused by immune, genetic, infectious, &/or environmental (cold) factors

Answer 13

MS

Question 14

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
Caused by genetic and environmental factors

Answer 14

ALS

Question 15

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
More common in Women

Answer 15

MS

Question 16

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
More common in Men

Answer 16

ALS

Question 17

Name the 4 types of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Answer 17

1. Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS)
2. Primary-Progressive MS (PPMS)
3. Secondary-Progressive MS (SPMS)
4. Progressive-Relapsing MS (PRMS)

Question 18

Which type of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Am I?
Most common type
Mild-Mod disability
S/S: develop & resolve over weeks-months
Flares return to baseline

Answer 18

Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS)

Question 19

Which type of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Am I?
Onset: 40-60 yrs
Progressive disability
NO Flares or Remissions (gradual progression)
S/S: Steady, gradual deterioration

Answer 19

Primary-Progressive MS (PPMS)

Question 20

Which type of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Am I?
Often starts as RRMS, then steadily progresses
Flares + Remissions
Progressive disability

Answer 20

Secondary-Progressive MS (SPMS)

Question 21

Which type of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Am I?
Frequent relapses with partial recovery
NO return to baseline
Progressive, cumulative disability

Answer 21

Progressive-Relapsing MS (PRMS)