Neurology — Flashcards

Multiple sclerosis may present with _____ due to internuclear ophthalmoplegia (INO).

Multiple sclerosis may present with _____ difficulties if there is a lesion in the cerebellum

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

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

Hint: sex

Multiple sclerosis patients experiencing _____ may be prescribed gabapentin or memantine

Hint: symptom

CSF electrophoresis during an exacerbation of MS will show _____

_____ may be used in addition to MRI for the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis

Hint: What investigation?

Multiple sclerosis patients experiencing mobility problems may be prescribed _____

_____ is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes demyelination of the CNS and axonal degeneration thought to be caused by auto-reactive T-lymphocytes

Does supplementation with omega 3 or omega 6 prevent relapse or progression of multiple sclerosis? _____