Question

which of the following statements about multiple sclerosis (ms) is correct?
o ms is a chronic, untreatable illness that is almost always fatal.
o ms is a disease of steadily progressive and unrelenting neurologic deterioration.
o ms is a chronic, treatable illness with unknown cause and a variable course.
o patients with ms who take active steps to improve their health have the best cure rate.

Explanation:

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, treatable illness with an unknown cause and a variable course. It is not steadily progressive and unrelenting (as some forms have relapses and remissions), not untreatable (there are disease - modifying therapies), and not almost always fatal (most people with MS have a near - normal life expectancy). Also, there is no "cure rate" as it is a chronic condition, but management can improve quality of life.

Answer:

MS is a chronic, treatable illness with unknown cause and a variable course.