Correct answer for Wednesdays #USMLE-style question is E! See explanation and recommended Firecracker review below. Any questions? Ask and well answer! E) High doses of corticosteroids such as methylprednisolone are used for acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis. While useful for symptom control in the short term, the long-term use of steroids in patients with multiple sclerosis does not appear to have any disease modifying benefits. Explanation of incorrect answers: A) Oxycodone is an oral opioid analgesic. It plays no role in the short term control of symptoms from multiple sclerosis. B) Sumatriptan is used for abortive therapy in migraine headache. It is not used in multiple sclerosis. C) Acetaminophen is a non-opioid analgesic and antipyretic. It has no specific role in the treatment of MS. D) Naloxone is an opioid receptor agonist used for treatment of opioid overdose. It too has no role in management of MS. **** Review Multiple Sclerosis: https://med.firecracker.me/topics/1552 and https://med.firecracker.me/topics/3541
Posted on: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 15:35:07 +0000
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