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Flashcards in Myasthenia gravis Deck (10)
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1
Q

What is myasthenia gravis

A

Autoimmune disease that results in extreme fatigue and tmuscle weakness

2
Q

What is the malfunction in the body?

A

There are decreased levels of acetylcholine present

3
Q

Is there a cure

A

No

4
Q

What r the 5 signs ?

A

Difficult talking & chewing

week eye muscles

visual disturbance

unsteady gait

5
Q

Do symptoms worsen with activity

A

Yes

6
Q

What test is performed to diagnose myasthenia gravis

A

Tensilon

7
Q

If the client muscle strength is increased the test _____is for myasthenia gravis

A

Positive

8
Q

What medications will be given

A

Anticholinesterase/plasmapheresis

9
Q

What would you teach at a myasthenia gravis conference?

A

Take me 30 minutes before eating

Cough/deep breath exercise

Conserve energy by doing multiple short tasks

Try to decrease stress , infection and unhealthy habits.

10
Q

pyridostigmine [Mestinon]

A

anticholinesterase meds

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