Myasthenia Gravis

Question 1

What is myasthenia gravis

Answer 1

autoimmune disease that results in extreme fatigue and muscle weakness

Question 2

What is the malfunction in the body with myasthenia gravis

Answer 2

The body produces antibodies that block acetylcholine receptors

Question 3

What are the clinical signs of myasthenia gravis

Answer 3

Difficulty talking, chewing, weak eye muscles, visual disturbances and unsteady gait

Question 4

Is there a cure for myasthenia gravis

Answer 4

No

Question 5

will the symptoms of myasthenia gravis worsen with activity

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

What test is performed to diagnosis myasthenia gravis

Answer 6

Tensilon

Question 7

If the client’s muscle strength is increased, the test is

Answer 7

positive for myasthenia gravis

Question 8

What medications will be given for myasthenia gravis

Answer 8

Anticholinesterase
Plasmapheresis is also possible

Question 9

When should you take medications for myasthenia gravis

Answer 9

30 minutes before eating

Question 10

What makes myasthenia gravis worse?

Answer 10

Stress
surgery
streptomycin

Question 11

myasthenia gravis crisis

Answer 11

sudden inability to swallow,
speak, breathe