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ALS (EXAM 1)

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  1. ALS
    motor neurons in the brainstem and spinal cord gradually degenerate
  2. ALS

    charecturized by
    • -weakness in upper extremitites
    • -dysarthia
    • -dysphagia
    • -death 2-6 years
    • -pt remains cognitively intact
  3. ALS death is usually from
    respiratory infection
  4. ALS early S/S
    • -limb weak
    • -tripping
    • -slurred speech
    • -drooling
  5. ALS late S/S
    • -dysphagia
    • -muscle wasting
    • -voice loss
    • -progresses in body until death from resp infection
  6. ALS drugs
    riluzole(rilutek)

    only slows progression
Author
ChelseaL
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342213
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ALS (EXAM 1)
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ALS (EXAM 1)
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