Motor Neuron Disease Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• riluzole: _ is a medicinal treatment for mnd that slows the progression of the disease and extends survival by an average of 6 - 19 months.
• slurred: due to muscle weakness speech can be _ .
• symptom: nursing interventions for mnd focus on _ management.
• fatigue: _ by itself is not a sign and symptom of mnd.
• muscles: motor neuron disease (mnd) is a condition that causes weakness in the _ .
• swallow: nurses closely monitor the patient's ability to eat, drink and _ safely.
• creatine: a blood test may be performed to look for muscle damage, which will check _ kinase levels.
• electrical: there are possible links between mnd and mechanical and/or _ trauma.
• environmental: a combination of genetic, _ and lifestyle factors contribute to mnd.
• breathing: you may be referred to a respiratory specialist because of affected _ .
• support: nursing intervention can include _ for the individual and their family.
• incurable: mnd is _ , but is not untreatable
• unpredictable: _ emotional outbursts such as uncontrollable laughter at inappropriate times.
• fasciculation: muscle twitching is also known as _ .
• degeneration: mnd involves the progressive _ and death of motor neurons.
• amyotrophic: mnd is also known as _ lateral sclerosis or lou gehrig's disease.
• five: survival is typically two to _ years from the onset of symptoms.
• allied: physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists and social workers are all _ health workers who can assist in the treatment of mnd.