Multiple sclerosis Quiz: Ace Your Exams
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A 30-year-old man comes to the PA complaining of numbness in the upper extremities that started several days ago. The patient has no significant past medical history, but he did have an episode of trigeminal neuralgia 4 months ago, which resolved spontaneously. He does not have any urinary incontinence, but he mentions that he took fiber supplements last year due to several weeks of constipation that “resolved on its own.” Temperature is 37.0°C (98.6°F), pulse is 82/min, respirations are 15/min, and blood pressure is 125/75 mmHg. Physical examination shows decreased vibratory and positional sensation in both upper extremities but no other sensory loss. An MRI is performed and shows multiple periventricular plaques, as demonstrated in the following:
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The patient is prescribed glatiramer acetate. This medication is likely to prevent future exacerbations of this patient’s condition via which of the following mechanisms?
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The patient is prescribed glatiramer acetate. This medication is likely to prevent future exacerbations of this patient’s condition via which of the following mechanisms?
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