Chapter 24 Neuromuscular Disorders Flashcards
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Generalized muscular weakness of patient with MG
Myasthenic crisis
MG patients have inadequate secretion of this neurotransmitter
Acetylcholine
Drug used to diagnose MG
Edrophonium
Involuntary muscle twitching
Fasciculations
First acetylcholinesterase inhibitor used to control MG
Neostigmine
Abnormal pupil constriction
Mitosis
MS forms plaques on this area of the nerve
Myelin sheath
A direct acting drug that is effective in reducing spasticity in patients with MS
Dantrium
Drooling, excessive tearing, sweating and mitosis are signs of
Cholinergic crisis
Myasthenic crisis
Cholinergic crisis
Emergency med given to patient exhibiting signs of cholinergic crisis
Valium
Tension
Atropine
Atropine
If provider considering diagnosis of MS what test will he likely order
MRI
When patient is receiving mestinon there is increased toxicity if this drug is taken
Tetracycline
Imuran and betaseron are biologic response modifiers and immunosuppressants. They are used to decrease or increase inflammatory process of the nerve fibers
Decrease
They reduce spasticity and improve muscular movement
How do centrally acting muscle relaxants improve MS
Decrease pain
Increase ROM
Side effects of Robaxin
Brown urine
Drowsiness
Contraindication of Diazapam
Narrow angle glaucoma
Central acting muscle relaxant
Utilized for muscle spasms
Carisoprodol (Soma)
Used specifically for spasticity either due to trauma or MS
Baclofen
Side effects of carisoprodol and baclofen
Drowsiness Dizziness Nausea Hypotension Baclofen does not have abuse potential Carisoprodol is a schedule IV
