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Why are employment opportunities often difficult for individuals with multiple sclerosis?

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Describe the three categories of multiple sclerosis.

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A. Relapsing-remitting: fluctuating course of relapses with associated neurologic deficits, followed by periods of partial or total recovery after relapse B. Secondary progressive: cessation of fluctuations with slow deterioration and progression C. Primary progressive: deterioration from beginning

The primary progressive category of multiple sclerosis indicates what type of progression?


A) Cessation of fluctuations with slow deterioration and progression
B) Fluctuating course of relapses with associated neurologic deficits
C) Deterioration from beginning
D) Deterioration at the end

E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

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Some individuals experience visual disturbances, such as diplopia, due to weakness of ocular muscles. What is the definition of diplopia?


A) Inflammation of the optic nerve
B) Blurring of vision
C) Eye movement manifestations
D) Double vision

E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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Individuals with multiple sclerosis have increased susceptibility to complications from ___________.


A) medications
B) underlying chronic conditions
C) stress
D) infectious conditions

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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A _______________ is a fatty, protective sheath that surrounds and insulates the axon in the brain and spinal cord and promotes rapid transmission of nerve impulses.


A) myelin
B) neuron
C) tissue
D) fiber

E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Discuss some of the potential manifestations of multiple sclerosis.

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Which of the following sensitivities are experienced in many individuals with multiple sclerosis?


A) Sensitivity to cold
B) Sensitivity to heat
C) Sensitivity to light
D) Sensitivity to noise

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Discuss medicinal options of managing potential triggers of multiple sclerosis exacerbations.

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Which of the following condition is common in individuals with multiple sclerosis?


A) Fatigue
B) Restlessness
C) Head tremor
D) Hearing difficulties

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Describe the issues related to bowel or bladder control that a person with multiple sclerosis might experience.

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What is a common bowel problem associated with multiple sclerosis?


A) Obstruction
B) Diarrhea
C) Constipation
D) Incontinence

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Individuals with multiple sclerosis may experience ataxia, which is (are) ____________.


A) difficulty with coordination and balance
B) muscle spasms
C) difficulty swallowing
D) changes in voice quality

E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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List the different types of motor manifestation that might affect someone with multiple sclerosis.

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What drugs are sometimes used, especially in acute phases of exacerbations, to suppress the manifestations of multiple sclerosis?


A) Corticosteroids
B) Interferons
C) Immunosuppressants
D) Narcotics

E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

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What are some of the predisposing factors associated with multiple sclerosis?

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Which of the following is the definition of exacerbations?


A) When manifestations become better
B) When manifestations stop completely
C) When manifestations are unpredictable
D) When manifestations become worse

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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What is the role of myelin in multiple sclerosis?

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Describe how the manifestation of spasticity is managed for persons with multiple sclerosis.

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Discuss how multiple sclerosis is diagnosed.

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