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11 Cards in this Set
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Is this the most common motor neuron disease in the US?
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YES
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What 4 things usually maintain intact?
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Vision, cognitive ability, hearing, sensation
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What ages does this mostly affect?
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40-60
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Death within how many years?
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5-10 years
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What is death caused from?
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Respiratory failure
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What are the main symptoms of musculoskeletal?
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Spasticity, uncoordinated movements
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Disease first affects what ?
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Hands then down body
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What is the main med used to tx this disorder?
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Rilutek- antiglutamate
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Administer rilutek with or without food?
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Without
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Patients are to report what?
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Febrile illness
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What should you avoid when on rilutek?
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Alcohol
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