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24: Disorders of the NMJ Flashcards

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which are pre vs post-synaptic: Myasthenia gravis vs LEMS

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  1. Pre-synaptic: LEMS

2. Post: Myasthenia Gravis

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why is the Tensilon test for Myasthenia Gravis not always the first thing to use?

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side effects of bradycardia and ventricular arrhythmias - have to keep atropine on hand as an antidote

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myasthenic crisis

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rapid deterioration of pt with myasthenia gravis - diffuse weakness, aspiration, resp failure possible

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Cholinergic crisis (reminder + compare to myasthenia gravis crisis)

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rapid weakness, N/V/D, sweating and salivation, bradycardia, miosis**

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What drug is used in the Tensilon test for myasthenia gravis?

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Edrophonium

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