31 Questions
What is the age range commonly affected by Clinically Isolated Syndrome (CIS)?
20 to 40 years old
Which virus exposure is associated with the development of Relapse Remitting MS (RRMS)?
Epstein Barr virus
Which factor is NOT identified as a cause or risk factor for developing Multiple Sclerosis?
High levels of Vitamin D
What is the most common type of Multiple Sclerosis?
Relapse Remitting MS (RRMS)
Which area is mainly affected by Relapse Remitting MS (RRMS)?
Optic nerves and spinal cord
What sign is associated with Primary Progressive MS?
Lhermitte’s sign
What does the Evoked Potential Test (EPT) measure?
Time it takes for nerves to respond to stimulation and size of response
Which medication is associated with adverse effects on the eyes and liver?
Dimethyl fumarate (Tecfidera)
What is a common symptom experienced during a flare in Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
Tremor
What is recorded from brain waves during the Evoked Potential Test?
Each type of response from electrodes taped to the head
Which drug works by changing the way the immune system functions in MS?
Fingolimod (Gilenya)
What type of test is commonly used in MS diagnosis by stimulating the eyes and recording the response?
Visual evoked response or potential (VER or VEP)
What is the purpose of using interferon beta-1A (Avonex, Rebif) in MS therapy?
'Relapsing forms of MS'
What do abnormal response times in the Sensory evoked response or potential (SSER or SSEP) test indicate?
'Abnormal nerve area' tested
What is measured during the MRI scans of the brain and spinal cord in MS diagnosis?
'Abnormalities' in brain and spinal cord structure
What is the age range commonly affected by Relapse Remitting MS (RRMS)?
20 to 40 years old
Which virus exposure is associated with the development of Primary Progressive MS?
Cytomegalovirus
What does Lhemitte’s sign, a symptom of Primary Progressive MS, refer to?
Electric shock-like sensation down the spine with neck flexion
What is the main area affected by Primary Progressive MS?
Spinal cord
Which condition is characterized by episodes of symptoms followed by periods of remission in which symptoms go away partially or totally?
Relapse Remitting MS (RRMS)
What is the role of Vitamin D deficiency in the development of Multiple Sclerosis?
It increases inflammation and affects the immune system
What does the Evoked Potential Test (EPT) measure?
Nerve response time and size of response
What is the purpose of using Fingolimod (Gilenya) in MS therapy?
Lowering the risk of relapses
What is the main characteristic of Secondary Progressive MS (SPMS)?
Progressive worsening without remissions
What is commonly used as the stimulus for Visual Evoked Response (VER) testing?
Checkerboard pattern
Which medication is associated with adverse effects on the eyes and liver?
Mitoxantrone (Novantrone)
What do abnormal response times in the Auditory Brainstem Evoked Response (ABER or ABEP) test indicate?
Hearing abnormalities
What is measured during MRI scans of the brain and spinal cord in MS diagnosis?
Lesions, inflammation, and atrophy
What type of test is commonly used in MS diagnosis by stimulating the eyes and recording the response?
Visual Evoked Response or Potential (VER or VEP)
Which drug works by changing the way the immune system functions in MS?
Mavenclad (Cladribine)
What are responses from the electrodes recorded during the Evoked Potential Test (EPT)?
Brain wave signals
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