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Multiple Sclerosis

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___ is a demyelinating disease of the CNS; characterized by sclerotic plaques disseminated throughout the CNS   show
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what does the Charcot's triad consist of?   show
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show viral or bacterial infection trauma, pregnancy, stress increased external or internal heat sleep deprivation  
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the etiology of MS is unknown, but what factors can contribute to it developing? (5)   show
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show pernicious anemia thyroid disease type I diabetes IBD  
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___ occurs when autoantigens attack the body's own myelin, causing myelinization   show
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show Caucasian females, 20-40 years old  
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show elevated immunoglobulin in CSF evoked potentials (EP) positive MRI  
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show relapsing remitting  
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___ MS is the progression of RRMS to a steady and irreversible decline   show
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show primary progressive  
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___ MS is characterized by gradual neurological deterioration from onset with relapses; ~5% of cases   show
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show benign  
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show malignant/aggressive  
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show great variability amongst individuals history of vague functional limitations before definite symptoms can have fast or slow onset psychosocial considerations  
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show sensory changes (numbness, Lhermitte's sign, dec. proprioception) paresis spasticity pain movement disorders (dysmetria, ataxia, dysdiadokinesia) vestibular dysfunction fatigue visual disturbances cognitive, behavioral, communication disturbances  
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___ is a hypersensitivity to minor sensory stimuli   show
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people with MS typically feel best at what time of the day?   show
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show 22-25  
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show Lhermitte's  
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the PT evaluation for a patient with MS should include: (12)   show
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show sensory impairments, skin care pain spasticity, paresis modalities (cryo, FES) positioning ROM fatigue ataxia (Frenkels) gait functional limitations respiratory care  
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