Multiple Sclerosis: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management

Question 1

Which of the following is the most characteristic pathological feature of multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

Axonal loss and demyelination

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Glial cell proliferation

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Neuronal apoptosis

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Synaptic pruning

Question 2

Which of the following is a potential serious complication of natalizumab therapy for multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy

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Infusion reactions

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Hepatotoxicity

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Nephrotoxicity

Question 3

Which of the following is a neuroimaging finding commonly associated with multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

T2 hyperintensities in periventricular white matter

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Enhancing lesions in the brainstem

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Cerebral atrophy

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Microbleeds

Question 4

In the management of multiple sclerosis, which of these treatments is a potential option?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)

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Antibiotics

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Surgery

Question 5

What is the primary diagnostic criterion for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis according to the revised McDonald criteria?

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MRI evidence of gadolinium-enhancing lesions in the central nervous system, disseminated in time and space

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Presence of oligoclonal bands in the cerebrospinal fluid

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History of at least two relapses

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Positive serological markers for myelin-associated proteins

Question 6

What is the neuropathological hallmark of multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

Axonal damage and demyelination

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Neuronal apoptosis

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Synaptic pruning

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Glial scarring

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the typical disease course of multiple sclerosis?

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Episodic relapses and remissions

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Progressive decline with eventual paralysis

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Rapidly progressive and fatal

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Intermittent improvement with periods of stability

Question 8

Which of the following is a characteristic MRI finding commonly observed in patients with multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

T2 hyperintensities in the periventricular white matter

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Gadolinium-enhancing lesions in the spinal cord

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Cortical atrophy without any white matter lesions

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Ventricular enlargement disproportionate to the degree of brain atrophy

Question 9

Among the following, what is the most prevalent initial symptom of multiple sclerosis?

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Sensory disturbances or motor weakness limited to one limb

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Blurred vision with eye pain

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Progressive difficulties with speech and swallowing

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Persistent fatigue

Question 10

In the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis, which type of immune cell is primarily implicated?

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T cells

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B cells

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Natural killer cells

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Neutrophils

Question 11

What is the primary purpose of utilizing corticosteroids in the management of multiple sclerosis?

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To treat acute exacerbations

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To prevent disease relapses

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To halt disease progression

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To improve cognitive function

Question 12

How do biomarkers contribute to the management of multiple sclerosis (MS)?

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Biomarkers help differentiate MS from similar conditions, aiding in accurate diagnosis.

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Biomarkers can monitor disease activity over time, assessing treatment effectiveness.

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Biomarkers can definitively diagnose MS, eliminating the need for clinical assessments.

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Biomarkers reliably predict long-term disease outcomes and treatment responses in MS.

Question 13

Which of the following is a typical clinical presentation of multiple sclerosis?

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Progressive weakness and fatigue

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Unimpaired cognitive function

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Seizures and migraines

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Uncontrollable tremors

Question 14

Which diagnostic criterion is most commonly used for multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

McDonald criteria

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Schumacher criteria

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Poser criteria

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Wingerchuk criteria

Question 15

Which type of MRI finding is suggestive of multiple sclerosis?

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Areas of decreased density in the white matter

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Areas of increased density in the gray matter

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Enlarged ventricles

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Calcifications in the basal ganglia

Question 16

What is the primary goal of disease-modifying therapies for multiple sclerosis?

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Reduction of inflammation

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Immunosuppression

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Neuroprotection

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Stimulation of remyelination

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of multiple sclerosis?

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Ringing in the ears

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Numbness and tingling

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Vision loss

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Difficulty with balance

Question 18

What is the main pathological feature of multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

Demyelination

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Axonal degeneration

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Astrocyte proliferation

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Neuronal loss

Question 19

Which genetic risk factor is most strongly associated with multiple sclerosis?

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HLA-DRB1*1501 allele

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IL-7R gene

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TNF-alpha gene

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ApoE4 allele

Question 20

What is the typical prognosis for a patient with multiple sclerosis?

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Varies widely depending on the individual

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Typically progressive and debilitating

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Usually resolves within a few years

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Fatal within a decade

Question 21

What is the predominant pathological process leading to neuronal damage in multiple sclerosis?

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Demyelination of neurons

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Axonal transection

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Loss of synaptic connections

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Neuronal apoptosis

Question 22

Which of the following symptoms is not commonly associated with multiple sclerosis?

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Nausea and vomiting

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Fatigue

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Visual disturbances

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Cognitive deficits

Question 23

What is the primary medication used as first-line therapy for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

Interferon beta-1a

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Glatiramer acetate

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Natalizumab

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Rituximab

Question 24

Which MRI sequence provides the highest sensitivity for detecting lesions in multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

T2-weighted MRI

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T1-weighted MRI

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Diffusion tensor imaging

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Magnetic resonance spectroscopy

Question 25

What is the general prognosis for patients with multiple sclerosis?

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Treatment can effectively halt disease progression in many patients

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Most patients become wheelchair-bound within a decade of diagnosis

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The disease typically progresses rapidly, leading to severe disability

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The disease is invariably fatal within a short time frame

Question 26

How does the blood-brain barrier contribute to the development of multiple sclerosis?

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It facilitates the entry of immune cells into the central nervous system

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It prevents immune cells from entering the central nervous system

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It is not involved in the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis

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It promotes the production of myelin

Question 27

What is the term used to describe the characteristic areas of demyelination in multiple sclerosis?

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Plaques

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Lesions

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Sclerosis

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Inflammations

Question 28

Which genetic variant is most strongly associated with the development of multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

HLA-DRB1*15:01

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HLA-DQB1*06:02

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IL2RA

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CTLA-4

Question 29

Which of the following immunomodulatory therapies is a monoclonal antibody approved as a first-line treatment for multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

Natalizumab

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Interferon beta-1a

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Glatiramer acetate

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Fingolimod

Question 30

What is the most common magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) feature of multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

T2 hyperintensities in the periventricular white matter

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T1 hypointensities in the basal ganglia

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T2 hypointensities in the cerebellum

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T1 hyperintensities in the brainstem

Question 31

What is the primary mechanism of action of interferon beta-1a in the treatment of multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

Inhibition of T-cell activation and cytokine production

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Induction of apoptosis in B cells

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Stimulation of regulatory T cells

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Reduction of microglial activation

Question 32

What is the prognosis for patients with multiple sclerosis?

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Variable, depending on the type and severity of the disease

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Generally good, with most patients leading full and active lives

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Generally poor, with significant disability and premature death common

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Unknown, as research is ongoing

Question 33

In the initial stages of multiple sclerosis, which neurological condition is commonly mistaken for it?

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Migraine

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Stroke

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Brain tumor

Question 34

Which pathological finding is a hallmark of multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

demyelination of the central nervous system

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axonal loss without demyelination

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predominant gliosis with minimal demyelination

Question 35

Which of the following is a common initial clinical manifestation of multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

optic neuritis

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Sudden-onset severe headache with thunderclap quality

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Parkinsonian symptoms (rigidity and bradykinesia)

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Cognitive impairment with memory loss

Question 36

Which diagnostic criteria are currently used to establish a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

McDonald criteria

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AHA (American Heart Association) criteria

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Durey criteria

Question 37

Which of the following is a first-line treatment option for patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

interferon beta

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natalizumab

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azathioprine

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rituximab

Question 38

Which type of multiple sclerosis is characterized by progressive worsening of symptoms without distinct relapses and remissions?

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primary progressive multiple sclerosis

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secondary progressive multiple sclerosis

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relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis

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progressive relapsing multiple sclerosis

Question 39

What is the primary role of MRI in the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

to detect lesions indicative of demyelination and axonal damage in the central nervous system

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to predict the future course of the disease

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to measure the extent of axonal damage

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to differentiate between multiple sclerosis and other neurological conditions

Question 40

Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of interferon beta therapy in multiple sclerosis?

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flu-like symptoms

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cardiotoxicity

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hepatotoxicity

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neutropenia

Question 41

What is the primary goal of rehabilitation in multiple sclerosis?

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to optimize function and improve quality of life

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to prevent relapses

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to slow disease progression

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to cure the disease

Question 42

Which subtype of multiple sclerosis (MS) is characterized by alternating periods of exacerbations and remissions?

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Relapsing-remitting MS

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Primary progressive MS

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Progressive-relapsing MS

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Secondary progressive MS

Question 43

Which cell type is responsible for producing the myelin sheath in the central nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Oligodendrocytes

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Neurons

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Astrocytes

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Microglia

Question 44

Which set of criteria is widely employed for diagnosing MS according to clinical, laboratory, and imaging findings?

Accepted Answer

McDonald criteria

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Poser criteria

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Schumacher criteria

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Barkhof criteria

Question 45

Which of the following is a potential long-term complication associated with MS?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive impairment

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Hepatic failure

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Myocardial infarction

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Renal failure

Question 46

What is the characteristic MRI finding in MS that reflects the inflammatory demyelination?

Accepted Answer

Multiple, enhancing lesions disseminated in time and space

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Non-enhancing lesions in the basal ganglia

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Solitary, large enhancing lesion

Question 47

Which disorder shares clinical similarities with MS but involves inflammation primarily affecting the optic nerves and spinal cord?

Accepted Answer

Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD)

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Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS)

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Parkinson's disease

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Myasthenia gravis

Question 48

What is a key factor that influences the prognosis and disease course of patients with MS?

Accepted Answer

Individual patient characteristics and disease severity

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Gender

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Environmental factors

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Age of onset

Question 49

Which potential risk factor has been associated with an increased likelihood of developing MS?

Accepted Answer

Epstein-Barr virus infection

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Physical trauma

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Dietary habits

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Exposure to toxins

Question 50

A 28-year-old woman experiences a sudden onset of right-sided weakness and blurred vision, which resolve within 24 hours.  What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Clinically Isolated Syndrome (CIS)

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Optic Neuritis

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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

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Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM)

Question 51

Which of the following is a common MRI finding in a patient with multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

T2 hyperintensities in the periventricular white matter

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Enhancement of the corpus callosum

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Hypodensities in the basal ganglia

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Hyperintensities in the thalamus

Question 52

A 35-year-old man with MS experiences fatigue and difficulty walking. Which of the following medications is most likely to be prescribed for symptom management?

Accepted Answer

Dorsal column stimulation

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Interferon beta

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Dimethyl fumarate

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Glatiramer acetate

Question 53

Which of the following is a potential complication of multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

Urinary incontinence

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Cardiomyopathy

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Diabetes mellitus

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Hypertension

Question 54

Which of the following is a disease-modifying therapy (DMT) commonly used for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

Natalizumab

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Baclofen

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Gabapentin

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Prednisone

Question 55

The primary pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Immune-mediated destruction of myelin in the central nervous system

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Viral infection of the brain and spinal cord

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Genetic predisposition to neurodegenerative disorders

Question 56

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

Living in a temperate climate

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Smoking cessation

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Regular exercise

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Low body mass index

Question 57

A patient with MS presents with spasticity in the lower extremities. Which medication is most appropriate for managing this symptom?

Accepted Answer

Baclofen

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Donepezil

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Amitriptyline

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Levodopa

Question 58

What is a key component of the rehabilitation plan for a patient with multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

Occupational therapy

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Chemotherapy

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Antibiotic therapy

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Antihypertensive therapy