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Myasthenia Gravis Exam Elaborations – Qs And AsDescribe Myasthenia Gravis (MG) Right Ans - Autoimmune disease that is
caused by an autoantibody attack on the ACH receptors in the muscles and
end plate membranes.
What is the typical age of onset of Myasthenia Gravis? women/men? Right
Ans - 20-30 years of age for women, later in life for men. More common in
women
Myasthenia Gravis-initial symptoms Right Ans - diplopia(double vision),
ptosis(drooping of eyelids)
Myasthenia Gravis-Symptoms related to generalized muscle weakness
Right Ans - bland facial expressions, dystonia(voice impairment), potential
choking and aspiration, muscle weakness during periods of activity, potential
respiratory failure
Nursing considerations for Myasthenia Gravis pt Right Ans - Morning's are
better, space out cares, give rest periods
Myasthenia Gravis-Diagnostics Right Ans - history and physical of pt, test
for antibodies (80-90% have elevated ACh, Tensilon test
What does Tensilon do for Myasthenia Gravis patients Right Ans - inhibits
the breakdown of ACh
Describe Tensilon test Right Ans - Tensilon is given, patient will show
improvement in muscle tone. This drug is short acting so effects won't last
long, only for duration of test
Myasthenic Crisis Right Ans - insufficient amount of ACh
What causes a Myasthenic Crisis Right Ans - change in medication
Cholinergic Crisis Right Ans - excessive amount of ACh
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