Deck 171: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Question 1

The spouse of a patient newly diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) asks about long-term care. What will the provider include when teaching the family about this disease?

A) Bowel and bladder function will eventually be lost.
B) Positive-pressure ventilation can prolong life.
C) Preventing malnutrition is a key element in care.
D) The nerves affecting sensation will die initially.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

A patient with a family history of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) begins to have symptoms that include asymmetric weakness in the arms and difficulty walking. The neurologist recognizes these symptoms as characteristic of involvement of which portion of the nervous system?

A) Lower motor neurons (LMN)
B) Upper motor neurons (UMN)
C) Corticospinal tracts
D) Corticobulbar tracts

Answer 2

A