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What is the definition of multiple sclerosis?
What is the definition of multiple sclerosis?
- An acute bacterial infection of the central nervous system with demyelination and gliosis
- A viral infection affecting the central nervous system causing demyelination and motor disturbances
- A chronic autoimmune disease of the CNS characterized by inflammation, demyelination, gliosis, and neural loss (correct)
- A progressive disease of the central nervous system characterized by inflammation and demyelination
Which type of multiple sclerosis is characterized by a single episode of neurologic symptoms?
Which type of multiple sclerosis is characterized by a single episode of neurologic symptoms?
- Clinically isolated syndrome (correct)
- Primary progressive MS
- Relapsing MS
- Secondary progressive MS
What are common sensory symptoms of multiple sclerosis?
What are common sensory symptoms of multiple sclerosis?
- Numbness and tingling (correct)
- Cough and shortness of breath
- Blurred vision and hearing loss
- Fever and chills
What is used as a scale to measure disability in multiple sclerosis?
What is used as a scale to measure disability in multiple sclerosis?
What is the EDSS score range for a patient in the advanced stages of multiple sclerosis?
What is the EDSS score range for a patient in the advanced stages of multiple sclerosis?
Which test is used for assessing upper extremity function in multiple sclerosis patients?
Which test is used for assessing upper extremity function in multiple sclerosis patients?
What is the primary type of Parkinson's disease characterized by an unknown cause?
What is the primary type of Parkinson's disease characterized by an unknown cause?
Which disease is a degenerative disorder of the CNS that affects motor skills, speech, tremor, and movement?
Which disease is a degenerative disorder of the CNS that affects motor skills, speech, tremor, and movement?
Which stage on the Hoen and Yahr scale is characterized by symptoms on one side only (Unilateral)?
Which stage on the Hoen and Yahr scale is characterized by symptoms on one side only (Unilateral)?
What type of neuromuscular disease affects the function of muscles due to problems with the nerves in the muscles of your body?
What type of neuromuscular disease affects the function of muscles due to problems with the nerves in the muscles of your body?
Which test is used for assessing balance in Parkinson's disease patients?
Which test is used for assessing balance in Parkinson's disease patients?
What is the characteristic symptom of head injuries?
What is the characteristic symptom of head injuries?
"Amplitude training" in Parkinson's disease focuses on:
"Amplitude training" in Parkinson's disease focuses on:
"Manual muscle testing" is used for assessing:
"Manual muscle testing" is used for assessing:
What is the primary form of Parkinson's disease that occurs after encephalitis lethargica?
What is the primary form of Parkinson's disease that occurs after encephalitis lethargica?
What is the EDSS score range for a patient in the mid stage of multiple sclerosis?
What is the EDSS score range for a patient in the mid stage of multiple sclerosis?
