MS in class knowledge check

Charcot's triad includes which of the following:

• intention tremor

• resting tremor

• contstant tremor

• no tremor

An example of a relapse for MS is:

• all available answers are correct

• new symptoms or current symptoms worsen

• absent diplopia

• ataxic gait

Lhermitte's sign is:

• shock like sensations shooting from the base of the neck down the spine

• radiating pain down the arm

• pain behind the eyes

• double vision, nystagmus, and dysarthria combined

This is the best time to do activity, including therapy, for an MS patient:

• early afternoon

• late afternoon

• early evening

• early morning

Lying supine and dragging your heel up your shin then pointing your toe is considered which type of exercise?

• none of the above

• strength

• balance

• Frenkle

This is a good temperature range for the pool for MS patients:

• 100+ (hot tub for pain management)

• 80-85

• 75-79

• 86-90

Which of the following should be avoided at all cost for your MS patient? Mark all that apply.

• fatigue

• fatigue

• fatigue

• fatigue

Which of the following should be avoided for MS patients. Mark all that apply.

• heat

• heat

• heat

• heat