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Generalized muscular weakness of patient with MG

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Myasthenic crisis

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MG patients have inadequate secretion of this neurotransmitter

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Acetylcholine

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Drug used to diagnose MG

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Edrophonium

3
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Involuntary muscle twitching

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Fasciculations

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First acetylcholinesterase inhibitor used to control MG

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Neostigmine

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Abnormal pupil constriction

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Mitosis

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MS forms plaques on this area of the nerve

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Myelin sheath

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A direct acting drug that is effective in reducing spasticity in patients with MS

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Dantrium

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Drooling, excessive tearing, sweating and mitosis are signs of

Cholinergic crisis
Myasthenic crisis

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Cholinergic crisis

9
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Emergency med given to patient exhibiting signs of cholinergic crisis
Valium
Tension
Atropine

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Atropine

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If provider considering diagnosis of MS what test will he likely order

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MRI

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When patient is receiving mestinon there is increased toxicity if this drug is taken

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Tetracycline

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Imuran and betaseron are biologic response modifiers and immunosuppressants. They are used to decrease or increase inflammatory process of the nerve fibers

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Decrease

They reduce spasticity and improve muscular movement

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How do centrally acting muscle relaxants improve MS

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Decrease pain

Increase ROM

14
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Side effects of Robaxin

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Brown urine

Drowsiness

15
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Contraindication of Diazapam

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Narrow angle glaucoma

16
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Central acting muscle relaxant

Utilized for muscle spasms

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Carisoprodol (Soma)

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Used specifically for spasticity either due to trauma or MS

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Baclofen

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Side effects of carisoprodol and baclofen

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Drowsiness
Dizziness
Nausea
Hypotension
Baclofen does not have abuse potential 
Carisoprodol is a schedule IV