1. AG is a 61-year-old female who was recently diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). She has reviewed disease-modifying therapy for ALS online and would like to know more about riluzole. Specifically, she wants to know what she can expect with regard to results and possible side effects. Which of the following is NOT correct?

2. What is the most appropriate assessment of expected benefit in slowing disease progression from edaravone?

3. HH would like to continue working as long as possible. His work requires travel and he wonders about infusion logistics with edaravone therapy. Which of the following is NOT correct?

4. KV is a 42-year-old male diagnosed with probable amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) with onset 11 months ago. He is experiencing right hand weakness and slurred speech. His wife has also noticed he gets lost while driving to familiar places, has difficulty completing tasks such as making a sandwich, and has forgotten to pay monthly bills, all of which are unusual for him. Which statement best describes cognitive impairment, including frontotemporal lobe dementia (FTLD), in ALS?

Evaluation Questions

5. How confident are you in your decision about treatment for KV in the questions above?

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