Question 1

Describe the three categories of multiple sclerosis.

Accepted Answer

A. Relapsing-remitting: fluctuating course of relapses with associated neurologic deficits, followed by periods of partial or total recovery after relapse
B. Secondary progressive: cessation of fluctuations with slow deterioration and progression
C. Primary progressive: deterioration from beginning

Question 2

A _______________ is a fatty, protective sheath that surrounds and insulates the axon in the brain and spinal cord and promotes rapid transmission of nerve impulses.

Accepted Answer

A)  myelin 
B)  neuron 
C)  tissue 
D)  fiber 
A)  myelin 
B)  neuron 
C)  tissue 
D)  fiber A

Question 3

Individuals with multiple sclerosis have increased susceptibility to complications from ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  medications 
B)  underlying chronic conditions 
C)  stress 
D)  infectious conditions 
A)  medications 
B)  underlying chronic conditions 
C)  stress 
D)  infectious conditions D

Question 4

Which of the following is the definition of exacerbations?

Accepted Answer

A)  When manifestations become better 
B)  When manifestations stop completely 
C)  When manifestations are unpredictable 
D)  When manifestations become worse 
A)  When manifestations become better 
B)  When manifestations stop completely 
C)  When manifestations are unpredictable 
D)  When manifestations become worse

Question 5

The primary progressive category of multiple sclerosis indicates what type of progression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cessation of fluctuations with slow deterioration and progression 
B)  Fluctuating course of relapses with associated neurologic deficits 
C)  Deterioration from beginning 
D)  Deterioration at the end 
A)  Cessation of fluctuations with slow deterioration and progression 
B)  Fluctuating course of relapses with associated neurologic deficits 
C)  Deterioration from beginning 
D)  Deterioration at the end

Question 6

Discuss how multiple sclerosis is diagnosed.

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Question 7

Describe the issues related to bowel or bladder control that a person with multiple sclerosis might experience.

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Question 8

Describe how the manifestation of spasticity is managed for persons with multiple sclerosis.

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Question 9

List the different types of motor manifestation that might affect someone with multiple sclerosis.

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Question 10

Which of the following condition is common in individuals with multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fatigue 
B)  Restlessness 
C)  Head tremor 
D)  Hearing difficulties 
A)  Fatigue 
B)  Restlessness 
C)  Head tremor 
D)  Hearing difficulties

Question 11

Discuss medicinal options of managing potential triggers of multiple sclerosis exacerbations.

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Question 12

Which of the following sensitivities are experienced in many individuals with multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sensitivity to cold 
B)  Sensitivity to heat 
C)  Sensitivity to light 
D)  Sensitivity to noise 
A)  Sensitivity to cold 
B)  Sensitivity to heat 
C)  Sensitivity to light 
D)  Sensitivity to noise

Question 13

What drugs are sometimes used, especially in acute phases of exacerbations, to suppress the manifestations of multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Corticosteroids 
B)  Interferons 
C)  Immunosuppressants 
D)  Narcotics 
A)  Corticosteroids 
B)  Interferons 
C)  Immunosuppressants 
D)  Narcotics

Question 14

Some individuals experience visual disturbances, such as diplopia, due to weakness of ocular muscles. What is the definition of diplopia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inflammation of the optic nerve 
B)  Blurring of vision 
C)  Eye movement manifestations 
D)  Double vision 
A)  Inflammation of the optic nerve 
B)  Blurring of vision 
C)  Eye movement manifestations 
D)  Double vision

Question 15

What is a common bowel problem associated with multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obstruction 
B)  Diarrhea 
C)  Constipation 
D)  Incontinence 
A)  Obstruction 
B)  Diarrhea 
C)  Constipation 
D)  Incontinence

Question 16

What is the role of myelin in multiple sclerosis?

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Question 17

What are some of the predisposing factors associated with multiple sclerosis?

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Question 18

Why are employment opportunities often difficult for individuals with multiple sclerosis?

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Question 19

Discuss some of the potential manifestations of multiple sclerosis.

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Question 20

Individuals with multiple sclerosis may experience ataxia, which is (are) ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  difficulty with coordination and balance 
B)  muscle spasms 
C)  difficulty swallowing 
D)  changes in voice quality 
A)  difficulty with coordination and balance 
B)  muscle spasms 
C)  difficulty swallowing 
D)  changes in voice quality

Exam 8: Multiple Sclerosis

Describe the three categories of multiple sclerosis.

A _______________ is a fatty, protective sheath that surrounds and insulates the axon in the brain and spinal cord and promotes rapid transmission of nerve impulses.

Individuals with multiple sclerosis have increased susceptibility to complications from ___________.

Which of the following is the definition of exacerbations?

The primary progressive category of multiple sclerosis indicates what type of progression?

Discuss how multiple sclerosis is diagnosed.

Describe the issues related to bowel or bladder control that a person with multiple sclerosis might experience.

Describe how the manifestation of spasticity is managed for persons with multiple sclerosis.

List the different types of motor manifestation that might affect someone with multiple sclerosis.

Which of the following condition is common in individuals with multiple sclerosis?

Discuss medicinal options of managing potential triggers of multiple sclerosis exacerbations.

Which of the following sensitivities are experienced in many individuals with multiple sclerosis?

What drugs are sometimes used, especially in acute phases of exacerbations, to suppress the manifestations of multiple sclerosis?

Some individuals experience visual disturbances, such as diplopia, due to weakness of ocular muscles. What is the definition of diplopia?

What is a common bowel problem associated with multiple sclerosis?

What is the role of myelin in multiple sclerosis?

What are some of the predisposing factors associated with multiple sclerosis?

Why are employment opportunities often difficult for individuals with multiple sclerosis?

Discuss some of the potential manifestations of multiple sclerosis.

Individuals with multiple sclerosis may experience ataxia, which is (are) ____________.

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