Intravenous methylprednisolone for exacerbations in multiple sclerosis.

Multiple sclerosis remains one of the most difficult neurological diseases to treat. It is important for medical-surgical nurses to understand the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis, as well as recent evidence suggesting that intravenous methylprednisolone treatment may be effective for treating exacerbations of the disease. Indications and criteria for treatment, side effects, and patient teaching issues are discussed.