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Neuro69 0.2
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Question | Answer |
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A chronic progressive, inflammatory demyelination, and gliosis(scarring) in the CNS? | Multiple Sclerosis (MS) |
Are used to modify the disease progression & prevent relapses? | Immunomodulator(B-Interferons) |
Types of drugs to Tx MS (B-Interferons)? | Avonex, Betaseron, Rebif |
Teaching for B-Interferon modulators? | Rotate injection sites, Sunscreen, Flu-like s/s are normal. |
Azathioprine(Imuran), Methotrexate, Cyclophopamide(Cytoxan), and Mitoxantrone(Novantrone)? | Immunosuppressive drugs (MS) |
Pemoline(Cylert), Methylphenidate(Ritalin), Modafinil(Provigil)? | CNS stimulants Tx Fatigue |
Used to improve walking speed in MS pts? | Dalfampridine (Ampyra) |
Beneficial exercises for MS pts? | Water Exercises |
Triggered by infection (especially URT & UTI), trauma, immunization, POSTPardum, stress & Changes in climate? | MS |
Slows progression of ALS? | Riluzole(Rilutek) |
Rare progressive neurologic disorder characterized by loss of motor neurons? | Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) |