Deck 22: Multiple Sclerosis

Question 1

What is a common and easily recognized symptom of MS?

A) tinnitus
B) insomnia
C) loss of vision
D) loss of hearing

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Of all the initial attacks of MS, almost half are associated with _____.

A) short-term memory loss
B) a painful rash
C) difficulty in walking
D) slurred speech

Answer 2

C

Question 3

MS is a disease typically found in persons of _____ origin.

A) African
B) European
C) Native American
D) Asian

Answer 3

B

Question 4

A rating of _____ on the Kurtzke expanded disabilitiy status scale is associated with the use of one cane.

A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 10

Question 5

An MS diagnosis is accepted only when made by a _____.

A) general practitioner
B) gynecologist
C) psychologist
D) neurologist

Question 6

The _____ criteria allow the identification of "clinically isolated syndromes" with very high probability of a subsequent diagnosis of clinically definite MS.

A) MacDonald
B) Poser
C) Schumacher
D) Faroe

Question 7

Risk of MS is associated with a deficiency of what nutrient?

A) vitamin C
B) vitamin D
C) niacin
D) potassium

Question 8

What is the most commonly occurring paroxysmal disorder associated with MS?

A) paroxysmal akinesia
B) paroxysmal dystonia
C) paroxysmal choreoathetosis
D) paroxysmal dysarthria

Question 9

The median age of MS onset appears to be relatively consistent among different geographic locations.

Question 10

Rural dwellers have a higher risk of MS than urban dwellers.

Question 11

A study of pregnant women with MS showed that relapse rates initially increased during the first trimester, dropped during the second trimester, and increased toward the end of the third trimester.

Question 12

MS has a complex polygenic background.

Question 13

What is primary progressive MS?

Question 14

What are the three categories of MS treatment?

Question 15

List three reasons why steroids are not recommended for the treatment of MS.