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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?

They may survive up to their fifth birthday and beyond Signup and view all the answers

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

They may alleviate severe physical impairment Signup and view all the answers

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

SMA type 2 and less frequently with type 3 Signup and view all the answers

SMA Standards of Care Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary pathologic feature of SMA?

Which of the following is a disease-modifying medical treatment for SMA mentioned in the text?

What is noted as a poor prognosticator for long-term survival in SMA?

What is the impact of proactive nutritional and pulmonary management and noninvasive ventilation on children with SMA type 1 and severe onset of symptoms?

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

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

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