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Group Study Questions
MS:
Jane Doe has MS that keeps progressively getting worse, after an exacerbation she never returns to her
baseline functioning. Which course of MS is she experiencing?
1. Relapsing- remitting
2. Primary-progressive
3. Secondary-progressive
4. Progressive relapsing
Rationale: with progressive relapsing MS patients experience exacerbations but they never return to
their baseline functioning
A patient comes to the clinic experiencing an exacerbation of her MS symptoms. Which would be the
best treatment for this patient?
RA:
Which patient would be at highest risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis?
What drug class would be used first to treat rheumatoid arthritis?

4. BRM’s
DMARD’s including Methotrexate, Leflunomide, and Hydroxychloroquine are used as a first line
medication for RA.
PD:
A patient with Parkinson’s disease came into your healthcare facility and you observed the following
during your assessment: tremors at rest, unilateral limb involvement, hand and arm trembling, and
minimal weakness. What stage of the disease is the patient is most likely in?
1. Stage 1
2. Stage 2
3. Stage 3
4. Stage 4
Rational: These symptoms are all seen in stage 1 of Parkinson’s disease
A patient with Parkinson’s that requires total assistance with all ADL’s I likely in which stage of
Parkinson’s?