Clin Med-Gleadle: Ch. 103

Front 1

motor neuron disease usually presents with gradual development of weakness affecting the, all except one.

-tongue
-diaphragm
-limbs
-bulbar muscles

Back 1

not the diaphragm; but does affect the tongue, limbs, and bulbar muscles

Front 2

__ is characterized by progressive degeneration of upper and lower motor neurons; it usually affcts the tongue, bulbar muscles and limbs.

Back 2

motor neuron disease

Front 3

motor neuron disease can produce difficulty in swallowing, slurring of speech, walking and eventually...????

Back 3

respiratory weaknes and aspiration pneumonia

Front 4

what is the difference between motor neuron disease and multiple sclerosis?

Back 4

MS has sensory deficits as well as motor deficits:

motor neuron disease has cardinal features of upper and lower motor neuron signs without any sensory findings

Front 5

when examining the tongue of a pt with possible motor neuron disease, what are you looking for specifically?

Back 5

wasted, fasiculating tongue;

but also look for difficulty in swallowing

Front 6

a combination of upper and lower motor neuron disease will have what s/s?

Back 6

fasiculation
wasting
increased tone
brisk reflexes
upgoing plantars

Front 7

t/f

there is commonly a family history of motor neuron disease

Back 7

false; there is very rarely a family history of motor neuron disease

Front 8

t/f

in MND the reflexes are dulled and negative plantar reflex is present

Back 8

false!! brisk reflexes with upgoing plantars

Front 9

is there bladder disturbance with MND?

Back 9

no bladder or sensory deficits

Front 10

pt's with MND often present c/o what symptoms?

Back 10

weakness
difficulty swallowing
breathing problems
aspiration
and rarely a family history