SMA Standards of Care Quiz
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What is the primary pathologic feature of SMA?

  • Defect in protein folding
  • Inflammation of the spinal cord
  • Defect in mRNA translation
  • Loss of the anterior horn cells in the spinal cord (correct)
  • Which of the following is a disease-modifying medical treatment for SMA mentioned in the text?

  • Spinraza (nusinersen) (correct)
  • Tylenol (acetaminophen)
  • Advil (ibuprofen)
  • Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
  • What is noted as a poor prognosticator for long-term survival in SMA?

  • Delayed onset of weakness after the age of 5
  • Presence of mild symptoms in early childhood
  • Absence of ventilatory support
  • Weak fetal movement or onset of weakness in the first months of life (correct)
  • What is the impact of proactive nutritional and pulmonary management and noninvasive ventilation on children with SMA type 1 and severe onset of symptoms?

    <p>They may survive up to their fifth birthday and beyond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of newly available SMN modulating therapies on severe physical impairment in SMA?

    <p>They may alleviate severe physical impairment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of SMA patients may have a similar need for noninvasive ventilatory support typically during sleep?

    <p>SMA type 2 and less frequently with type 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

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