This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Medical Terminology has 19 clues. Answers range from 4 to 18 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Is caused by demyelination and axonal nerve damage
Can result in slowed or stopped impulsive transmission.
In MS, repeated ___________ of the disease, damage the axons becoming permanent.
MS results in diffused ________areas of plaque in the white matter of the CNS.
________-Remitting type of MS is the most classic. May be mild-moderate, symptoms develop and resolve in a few weeks to months and the patient returns to baseline.
In the relapsing _______, the patient reports loss of function and the continuing development of new symptoms
____ Progressive MS is steady and gradual neurologic deterioration without remission. Between 40-60 years of age, progressive disability with no acute attacks.
progressive MS begins with a relapsing-remitting course that later becomes steadily progressive. About half of all people with RRMS developed SPMS within 10 years.
_________ relapsing MS is frequent relapses with partial recovery but not a return to baseline, seen only in small percentages of patients.
_____ weakness and spasticity clinical manifestation of MS.
________tremor during performing activities is a clinical manifestation of MS.
Inability to direct or limit movement is a clinical manifestation of MS.
Inability to stop one motor impulse and substitute another.
Changes in peripheral vision.
Drug therapy includes ________-beta-1a
______________ is used to reduce neuro disability
_________ and paresthesia are common problems
Cranial nerves and brainstem function need to be assessed for ________ and hearing loss.
_______therapy with Cyclophosphamide.