Medication and treatment for cognitive and emotional deficits quiz

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What medication can be used for general nausea?

Zofran® (Ondansetron)

Antivert® (Meclizine) (correct)

Phenergan (Promethazine)

Aricept® (Donepezil)

Which medication is prescribed for general nausea and can be effective?

Namenda® (Memantine)

Phenergan (Promethazine)

Zofran® (Ondansetron) (correct)

Antivert® (Meclizine)

What is the cause of incontinence and abnormal emptying in spastic neurogenic bladder?

Anticholinergic medications (correct)

Alpha adrenergic blockers

Manual downward pressure on abdomen

Intermittent self-catheterization

What is the recommended method for managing flaccid neurogenic bladder?

Intermittent self-catheterization Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of recommending bowel programs and increasing fiber intake for MS patients?

To prevent stool impaction Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Swank diet for people with MS?

Low saturated fat intake Signup and view all the answers

How does the Wahls Protocol diet differ from the Swank diet in terms of fruit and vegetable consumption?

Both advocate consuming 9 cups of vegetables and fruits daily Signup and view all the answers

What type of meat is permissible in the Swank diet for people with MS?

Skinless poultry and white fish Signup and view all the answers

What has research shown about controlled fat intake in relation to the inflammatory process in MS?

It decreases the inflammatory process Signup and view all the answers

Which alternative therapy has been shown to suppress MS for 4-5 years after treatment in 70-80% of patients, according to the text?

Stem cell therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary natural contributor to vitamin D that is mentioned in the text?

"Sunshine" Signup and view all the answers

What role do antioxidants play in managing MS, as mentioned in the text?

They decrease oxidative stress Signup and view all the answers

Which test is used to measure how fatigue impacts cognitive, psychological, and motor abilities in MS patients?

Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the MS walking scale (MSWS-12)?

Self-reported walking index Signup and view all the answers

Which test is used specifically for patients with MS to provide an idea of function and helps assess fall risk?

Berg Balance Score (BBS) Signup and view all the answers

What is the gold standard in MS research for assessing disability based on a 1/2 point scale?

Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym EDSS stand for in the context of MS research?

Expanded disability status scale Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve is tested to assess visual, gag reflex, and dysphagia in patients?

Trigeminal nerve (CN 5) Signup and view all the answers

Which test is used to measure tonal abnormalities in patients with MS?

Dynamometry Signup and view all the answers

What is Uthoff's phenomenon associated with in multiple sclerosis?

$60-80%$ of patients Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the vestibular screen test in MS patients?

Vestibular deficits Signup and view all the answers

Which test measures mobility, gait, and mobility time in MS patients?

Time up and go Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Visual Analog Scale used in MS patient assessment?

Pain evaluation Signup and view all the answers

Which scale can be combined with the SF-35 for MS to assess quality of life?

MS QOL inventory (MSQLI) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the modified ashworth scales in the context of MS?

To measure tonal abnormalities Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the vestibular screen in the context of MS?

To evaluate vestibular deficits Signup and view all the answers

What is Uthoff's phenomenon associated with in MS patients?

It triggers symptoms to worsen with increases in core body temperature Signup and view all the answers

What does the Berg balance score measure in MS patients?

Balance and fall risk Signup and view all the answers

Which test is specifically useful for evaluating walking ability in MS patients?

MS walking scale (MSWS-12) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) in MS research?

To focus on ambulation as a primary indicator of disability Signup and view all the answers

Which scale is used to measure how fatigue impacts cognitive, psychological, and motor abilities in MS patients?

Modified fatigue impact scale (MFIS) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the MS-QOL 54 assessment tool?

Physical and emotional well-being Signup and view all the answers

Which intervention type focuses on neural plasticity and recovery of movement in MS management?

Preventative interventions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of assistive services not covered by insurance in MS management?

'Preventative interventions' Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CV exercise stretching strengthening' primarily target in MS management?

Maintaining or improving mobility using AD consultations Signup and view all the answers