CNRN Neurodegenerative Disorders Nursing 1

Question 1

Which type of multiple sclerosis is characterized by steadily worsening neurologic function from disease onset without distinct relapses or remissions?

Accepted Answer

Primary progressive MS

Answer

Primary progressive MS (PPMS) is characterized by continuous neurological decline from disease onset without distinct relapses or remissions.

Question 2

Which set of signs represents the four cardinal motor features of Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

Tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, and postural instability

Answer

The four cardinal signs of Parkinson's disease are resting tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia (slowness of movement), and postural instability.

Question 3

A patient with ALS is experiencing dysphagia. Which nursing intervention is the HIGHEST priority?

Accepted Answer

Assess swallowing function and implement aspiration precautions

Answer

Dysphagia in ALS creates significant aspiration risk; assessing swallowing and implementing aspiration precautions is the priority to prevent life-threatening aspiration pneumonia.

Question 4

Which clinical feature best differentiates early Alzheimer's disease from other dementias?

Accepted Answer

Insidious onset with predominant short-term memory impairment

Answer

Alzheimer's disease characteristically presents with insidious onset where short-term memory impairment is the predominant early feature.

Question 5

A nurse is caring for a patient with relapsing-remitting MS. Which medication class is used as a disease-modifying therapy to reduce relapse frequency?

Accepted Answer

Beta-interferons

Answer

Beta-interferons (e.g., interferon beta-1a, beta-1b) are disease-modifying therapies that reduce the frequency and severity of MS relapses by modulating the immune response.

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CNRN Neurodegenerative Disorders Nursing 1