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What is the primary function of Riluzole in the treatment of ALS?
What is the primary function of Riluzole in the treatment of ALS?
- Decreases the release of glutamate (correct)
- Reverses muscle weakness
- Increases motor neuron function
- Reduces oxidative stress
What is the typical dosing cycle for Edaravone in the treatment of ALS?
What is the typical dosing cycle for Edaravone in the treatment of ALS?
- Daily for 10 days, followed by a 10-day drug-free period
- Daily for 14 days, followed by a 14-day drug-free period (correct)
- Every other day for 10 days, followed by a 10-day drug-free period
- Weekly for 6 weeks, followed by a 6-week drug-free period
What is the primary goal of moderate-intensity exercises in the management of ALS?
What is the primary goal of moderate-intensity exercises in the management of ALS?
- To reduce muscle weakness
- To reduce ALS spasticity (correct)
- To increase respiratory function
- To improve cognitive function
What is a key aspect of nursing interventions for ALS patients?
What is a key aspect of nursing interventions for ALS patients?
What is an important aspect of emotional support for ALS patients and caregivers?
What is an important aspect of emotional support for ALS patients and caregivers?
What is a characteristic of the illness trajectory for ALS patients?
What is a characteristic of the illness trajectory for ALS patients?
What is the primary function of motor neurons affected in ALS?
What is the primary function of motor neurons affected in ALS?
What percentage of ALS cases have a known genetic cause?
What percentage of ALS cases have a known genetic cause?
What is the average lifespan of an ALS patient after diagnosis?
What is the average lifespan of an ALS patient after diagnosis?
What part of the nervous system is primarily affected in ALS?
What part of the nervous system is primarily affected in ALS?
What is the former name of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
What is the former name of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
What is the underlying pathology of ALS?
What is the underlying pathology of ALS?
Which of the following signs is more characteristic of upper motor neuron disease?
Which of the following signs is more characteristic of upper motor neuron disease?
What is the primary focus of the diagnostic tests for ALS?
What is the primary focus of the diagnostic tests for ALS?
What is the main benefit of maintaining weight for people living with ALS?
What is the main benefit of maintaining weight for people living with ALS?
Which of the following is a component of supportive therapy for ALS?
Which of the following is a component of supportive therapy for ALS?
What is the primary impact of lower motor neuron disease on muscle tone?
What is the primary impact of lower motor neuron disease on muscle tone?
Which of the following is NOT a sign of upper motor neuron disease?
Which of the following is NOT a sign of upper motor neuron disease?
Which of the following cellular mechanisms contributes to the development of an inflammatory milieu in ALS?
Which of the following cellular mechanisms contributes to the development of an inflammatory milieu in ALS?
What is a potential environmental risk factor for ALS, particularly for women after menopause?
What is a potential environmental risk factor for ALS, particularly for women after menopause?
Which of the following is a typical feature of ALS that a neurologist may look for during assessment?
Which of the following is a typical feature of ALS that a neurologist may look for during assessment?
What is the potential link between military service and the development of ALS?
What is the potential link between military service and the development of ALS?
Which of the following is a consequence of defects in protein degradation pathways in ALS?
Which of the following is a consequence of defects in protein degradation pathways in ALS?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of astrocytes' impaired glutamate clearance in ALS?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of astrocytes' impaired glutamate clearance in ALS?
What is a primary reason people living with ALS require more calories than those without ALS?
What is a primary reason people living with ALS require more calories than those without ALS?
What is a crucial role of nurses in caring for ALS patients?
What is a crucial role of nurses in caring for ALS patients?
What is a potential benefit of using a feeding tube for ALS patients?
What is a potential benefit of using a feeding tube for ALS patients?
What is an essential component of providing adequate care and comfort to ALS patients and their families?
What is an essential component of providing adequate care and comfort to ALS patients and their families?
What is a potential nursing intervention for ALS patients experiencing muscle weakness?
What is a potential nursing intervention for ALS patients experiencing muscle weakness?
What is the primary reason why sensory symptoms are not typical of motor neurone disease?
What is the primary reason why sensory symptoms are not typical of motor neurone disease?
Which type of motor neurone disease primarily affects the muscles of talking and swallowing?
Which type of motor neurone disease primarily affects the muscles of talking and swallowing?
What percentage of motor neurone disease cases are inherited?
What percentage of motor neurone disease cases are inherited?
What is a possible risk factor for developing motor neurone disease, in addition to family history?
What is a possible risk factor for developing motor neurone disease, in addition to family history?
What is the typical age of onset for motor neurone disease?
What is the typical age of onset for motor neurone disease?
What is the primary feature of the weakness experienced by patients with motor neurone disease?
What is the primary feature of the weakness experienced by patients with motor neurone disease?
What is the primary reason for delayed diagnosis of motor neurone disease?
What is the primary reason for delayed diagnosis of motor neurone disease?
What is the primary benefit of using Riluzole in the management of ALS?
What is the primary benefit of using Riluzole in the management of ALS?
What is the primary cause of death in patients with motor neurone disease?
What is the primary cause of death in patients with motor neurone disease?
What is the primary focus of the management of motor neurone disease?
What is the primary focus of the management of motor neurone disease?
What is the characteristic of muscle tone in upper motor neurone disease?
What is the characteristic of muscle tone in upper motor neurone disease?
What is the role of multidisciplinary team input in the management of motor neurone disease?
What is the role of multidisciplinary team input in the management of motor neurone disease?
