34 Questions
Which disease is autoimmune and has no cure?
Multiple Sclerosis
Which disease targets the central nervous system and brain, leading to loss of voluntary movement control and weakness?
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Which disease leads to demyelination of white matter, causing decreased flow of nerve impulses?
Multiple Sclerosis
Which disease is associated with symptoms worsening in extreme heat, cold, stress, infection, fatigue, and pregnancy?
Multiple Sclerosis
Which disease is characterized by progressive muscle weakness, leading to loss of the ability to speak, eat, move, and eventually breathe?
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Which disease is more commonly fatal?
Multiple Sclerosis
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Multiple Sclerosis
Which disease has unknown remissions and exacerbations?
Multiple Sclerosis
Which disease affects the brain and spinal cord?
Multiple Sclerosis
What is a common symptom of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
Uncoordinated or slurred speech
Which FDA approved medication decreases glutamate and reduces the death of brain cells in ALS?
Radicava
What is a common visual symptom associated with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
Blurred or double vision (diplopia)
What type of bladder function is commonly observed in patients with ALS?
Flaccid bladder
Which medication is used to improve gait and walking in individuals with MS?
Ampyra
What is a common early symptom of ALS?
Muscle atrophy
Which of the following is a potential side effect of medical marijuana use for MS?
Increased cognitive decline and dizziness
Which test is used to confirm the presence of Multiple Sclerosis?
$MRI$ to detect plaques of the brain and spine
What is the effect of edaravone (Radicava) in patients with ALS?
$Decreases$ glutamate and reduces brain cell death
What is a common respiratory complication experienced by individuals with ALS at the end of life?
Ineffective breathing pattern
Which of the following autoimmune diseases has no cure and targets the brain and spinal cord?
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
What is a common symptom associated with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
Muscle weakness and wasting
What type of disease leads to demyelination of white matter, causing decreased flow of nerve impulses?
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Which autoimmune inflammatory disease is associated with symptoms worsening in extreme heat, cold, stress, infection, fatigue, and pregnancy?
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
What is a common early symptom of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
Muscle twitching and cramping
Which of the following diseases is characterized by progressive muscle weakness, leading to loss of the ability to speak, eat, move, and eventually breathe?
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Which symptom is common in both Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
Blurred or double vision (diplopia)
What is the primary FDA approved medication for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
riluzole (Rilutek)
What is a potential side effect of medical marijuana use for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
Increased cognitive decline
Which test is used to confirm the presence of Multiple Sclerosis?
MRI
What is a common early symptom of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
Twitching (fasciculations) of face and tongue
What type of bladder function is commonly observed in patients with ALS?
Areflexic (flaccid) bladder
Which disease is associated with symptoms worsening in extreme heat, cold, stress, infection, fatigue, and pregnancy?
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Which disease leads to demyelination of white matter, causing decreased flow of nerve impulses?
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Which medication is used to improve gait and walking in individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
Dalfampridine (Ampyra)
Learn about the pathogenesis, symptoms, and expected findings of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Understand the chronic, progressive, and neurodegenerative nature of these diseases, as well as the differences in autoimmune involvement and affected areas of the body.
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