Question 1

Which of the following statements regarding pain in multiple sclerosis is true?

Accepted Answer

A) It is usually musculoskeletal in nature. 
B) It is always acute,never chronic. 
C) It frequently presents in the face. 
D) It is usually dull and throbbing in nature. 
A) It is usually musculoskeletal in nature. 
B) It is always acute,never chronic. 
C) It frequently presents in the face. 
D) It is usually dull and throbbing in nature. C

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes the response of a patient with multiple sclerosis who experiences a worsening of spasticity and blurring of vision after 60 minutes of vigorous exercise that subsides within 12 hours?

Accepted Answer

A) Exacerbation 
B) Pseudoexacerbation 
C) Appropriate response to exercise 
D) Myocardial infarction 
A) Exacerbation 
B) Pseudoexacerbation 
C) Appropriate response to exercise 
D) Myocardial infarction B

Question 3

Which medication is MOST appropriate for the medical management of acute relapses in multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

A) Interferon beta-1a 
B) Methylprednisolone 
C) Mitoxantrone hydrochloride 
D) Baclofen 
A) Interferon beta-1a 
B) Methylprednisolone 
C) Mitoxantrone hydrochloride 
D) Baclofen B

Question 4

Individuals with multiple sclerosis who are MORE likely to benefit from a maintenance therapy program fall within which range of scores on the Expanded Disability Status Scale?

Accepted Answer

A) 0 to 2.5 
B) 3 to 5 
C) 5.5 to 7 
D) 7.5 to 9.5 
A) 0 to 2.5 
B) 3 to 5 
C) 5.5 to 7 
D) 7.5 to 9.5

Question 5

Which one of the following symptoms is atypical for patients with multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

A) Neurogenic fatigue 
B) Flaccid paralysis 
C) Visual loss 
D) Sensory paresthesia 
A) Neurogenic fatigue 
B) Flaccid paralysis 
C) Visual loss 
D) Sensory paresthesia

Question 6

What is the pathological mechanism that leads to neurological dysfunction in multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

A) Proliferation of oligodendrocytes 
B) Inflammatory processes 
C) Axonal disruption 
D) Interruption of cerebral blood flow 
A) Proliferation of oligodendrocytes 
B) Inflammatory processes 
C) Axonal disruption 
D) Interruption of cerebral blood flow

Which of the following statements regarding pain in multiple sclerosis is true?

Which of the following BEST describes the response of a patient with multiple sclerosis who experiences a worsening of spasticity and blurring of vision after 60 minutes of vigorous exercise that subsides within 12 hours?

Which medication is MOST appropriate for the medical management of acute relapses in multiple sclerosis?

Individuals with multiple sclerosis who are MORE likely to benefit from a maintenance therapy program fall within which range of scores on the Expanded Disability Status Scale?

Which one of the following symptoms is atypical for patients with multiple sclerosis?

What is the pathological mechanism that leads to neurological dysfunction in multiple sclerosis?

Clinical Decision Making

Examination of Vital Signs

Examination of Sensory Function

Musculoskeletal Examination

Examination of Motor Function

Examination of Coordination and Balance

Examination of Gait

Examination of Function

Examination of the Environment

Strategies to Improve Motor Function

Locomotor Training

Chronic Pulmonary Dysfunction

Heart Disease

Vascular Disease, lymphedema, and Integumentary Disorders

Stroke

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Parkinsons Disease

Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury

Vestibular Disorders

Amputation

Arthritis

Burns

Chronic Pain

Psychosocial Disorders

Cognitive and Perceptual Dysfunction

Neurogenic Disorders of Speech and Language

Promoting Health and Wellness

Orthotics

Prosthetics

The Prescriptive Wheelchair

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Exam 16: Multiple Sclerosis

Which of the following statements regarding pain in multiple sclerosis is true?

Which of the following BEST describes the response of a patient with multiple sclerosis who experiences a worsening of spasticity and blurring of vision after 60 minutes of vigorous exercise that subsides within 12 hours?

Which medication is MOST appropriate for the medical management of acute relapses in multiple sclerosis?

Individuals with multiple sclerosis who are MORE likely to benefit from a maintenance therapy program fall within which range of scores on the Expanded Disability Status Scale?

Which one of the following symptoms is atypical for patients with multiple sclerosis?

What is the pathological mechanism that leads to neurological dysfunction in multiple sclerosis?

Clinical Decision Making

Examination of Vital Signs

Examination of Sensory Function

Musculoskeletal Examination

Examination of Motor Function

Examination of Coordination and Balance

Examination of Gait

Examination of Function

Examination of the Environment

Strategies to Improve Motor Function

Locomotor Training

Chronic Pulmonary Dysfunction

Heart Disease

Vascular Disease, lymphedema, and Integumentary Disorders

Stroke

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Parkinsons Disease

Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury

Vestibular Disorders

Amputation

Arthritis

Burns

Chronic Pain

Psychosocial Disorders

Cognitive and Perceptual Dysfunction

Neurogenic Disorders of Speech and Language

Promoting Health and Wellness

Orthotics

Prosthetics

The Prescriptive Wheelchair

Filters