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Week 7 - MS Flashcards

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what is multiple sclerosis

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  • chronic, progressive, degenerative autoimmune disorder of the CNS
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what is MS characterized by

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  • demylination of the nerve fibres of the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerve
  • chronic inflammation, demyelination, and scarring in CNS
    = electrical transmission not fully transmitted from A to B
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what are causes/risk factors for MS of MS (6)

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  • unknown
  • may be linked to vit D deficiency
  • genetic factors
  • poor access to sunlight, cold climates
  • infectious (viral) factors
  • immunological
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describe the onset of MS

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  • insidious
  • begins w vague symptoms that occur intermittently over months or years
  • involves remissions & exacerbations
  • S&S vary over time as the disease process has a spotty distribution in the CNS
  • eventually leads to progressive deterioration d/t progressive scarring
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what do the S&S of MS depend on

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  • varies according to the areas of the CNS involved
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what are common symptoms of MS (6)

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  • motor
  • sensory
  • cerebellar
    • emotional problems
  • severe fatigue
  • pain
  • urinary problems –> retention, freq, urgency, incont.
  • constipation
  • sexual dysfunction
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what motor symptoms are often involved w MS (4)

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  • weakness or paralysis of limbs, trunk, or the head
  • diplopia (double vision)
  • scanning speech
  • spasticity of the muscles
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what sensory symptoms are involved in MS (8)

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  • numbness
  • tingling
  • patchy blindness (scotomas)
  • blurred vision
  • vertigo
  • tinnitus
  • decreased hearing
  • neuropathic pain
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what cerebellar symptoms are involved in MS (4)

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  • nystagmus
  • ataxia
  • dysarthria
  • dysphagia
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what emotional problems are associated w MS (4)

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  • fatigue
  • depression
  • anger
  • euphoria
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what is used to diagnose MS (4)

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  • history
  • S&S
  • MRI (for lesions)
  • evoked response testing
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what is evoked response testing

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  • tests that measure the electrical activity in parts of the brain caused by light, sound, and touch
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what are the goals of care for a pt with MS (7)

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  • functioning
  • independence in daily living
  • manage fatigue
  • mental health
  • help adjust
  • reduce factors that lead to exacerbations
  • treat the disease process and provide symptomatic relief
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what are some triggers for exacerbations (7)

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  • infection (esp. upper resp & UTIs)
  • trauma
  • emotional stress
  • excessive fatigue
  • state of poor health
  • pregnancy/child birth
  • changes in climate
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what is included in collaborative care for MS (3)

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  • meds
  • nutritional therapy
  • alternate therapies
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what is the goal of drug therapy for a pt with MS (2)

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  • decrease the progression of the disease process

- control symptoms

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what classes of meds are used for treatment of MS (6)

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  • corticosteroids
  • immunomodulators
  • immunosuppressants
  • anticholinergics
  • antispasmodic
  • fatigue meds
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what are 2 examples of corticosteroids for MS

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  • methylprednisolone

- prednisone

19
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why/when are corticosteroids used for MS (2)

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  • reduce edema & inflammation

- treat acute exac

20
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what are 2 examples of immunomodulators used for MS

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interferons

  • betaseron
  • avonex
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what are 3 types of immunosuppressants used for MS

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  • methotrexate
  • imuran
  • mitoxantrone
22
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what should be noted w immunomodulators and immunosuppressants

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  • can have more serious s/e

- consider risk vs benefit

23
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what is an example of an antispasmodic used for MS

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what are antispasmodics used for in MS

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  • muscle spascitity
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what is a type of anticholinergic used for MS
- ditropan
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why are anticholinergics used for MS
- bladder symptoms - decrease bladder spasms & increase tone - more bladder control, can be fully emptied - decreases risk of UTIs
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what med is used to fight fatigue w MS
- ritalin
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what nutritional measures can be used for mngmt of MS
- no standard prescribed diet - nutritious well balanced diet essential - high protein, supplemental vitamins (ex. D), good fibre (prevent constipation) is advocated * adapt based on pts ability to swallow*
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what are the benefits of exercise in a pt w MS (4)
- improves daily functioing - decreases spascitity - increases coordination - retrains unaffected muscles to substitute for impaired ones
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what should be noted w exercise for a pt with MS
- no excessive exercise in summer d/t the extreme heat = weak - light to mod, interval training instead
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what is a specifically beneficial type of exercise for pts with MS
- water exercise
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what is the most common reasons for hospitalization for a pt with MS (2)
- diagnostic workup | - treatment of acute exac
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describe care for a pt with MS during an acute exac (2)
- pt may be immobile = prevent major complications of immobility - treat the symptoms or complications (pain, spasms, etc.)
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describe pt teaching for a pt with MS (6)
- triggers & how to minimize or avoid them - good balance of exercise & rest - nutritious & well balanced diet - avoid hazards of immobility - med education - consult w HCP before taking nonprescription meds
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bladder control is a major problem for pts with MS. what can be used to decrease bladder spascitity and improve bladder control (2)
- anticholinergics | - self catheterization (straight cath)
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bowel problems is an issue associated w MS. what can be done to help the pt achieve regularity in bowel habits
- increase in dietary fibre
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a nursing diagnosis r/t MS is impaired physical activity d/t muscle spasms & weakness/paralysis. what nursing interventions can be done for this (5)
- use assistive devices - ROM exercise 2x/day - encourage and assist w ambulation - turn q2h - perform stretching exercises
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a nursing diagnosis r/t MS is impaired urinary elimination. what nursing interventions can be done for this (6)
- anticholinergic meds - intermittent cath - reflex stimulation to help empty bladder - maintain fluid intake of 3000mL/day to dilute urine and reduce risk of UTI - teach pt S&S of UTI - initiate bladder training
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a nursing diagnosis r/t MS is sexual dysfunction. what nursing interventions can be done for this (2)
- initiate sexual counselling | - suggest alternative methods of achieving sexual gratification
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a nursing diagnosis r/t MS is interrupted family processes. what nursing intervention can be done for this (4)
- facilitate open communication - promote problem solving - refer for family or financial counselling - educate family regarding fluctuating nature of disease
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