Neurology — Flashcards

Multiple sclerosis patients may experience _____: an exacerbation of neurological symptoms due to an increase in body temperature

CFS/ME most commonly affects _____ between 30-50 years old

Hint: sex

_____ should be ruled out before diagnosing a relapse of multiple sclerosis

Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis uses the _____ criteria: ≥2 episodes separated in space (confirmed on MRI) and time (confirmed on MRI or CSF analysis)

Multiple sclerosis patients experiencing _____ may be prescribed gabapentin or memantine

Hint: symptom

Chronic fatigue syndrome has a(n) _____ cause

Chronic fatigue syndrome causes _____ after physical, mental, or emotional exertion/activity

_____ is also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis

Multiple sclerosis may cause _____ resulting in incontinence and sexual dysfunction

What is the management of an acute relapse of multiple sclerosis? _____