SAS#12 Flashcards
Is characterized by weakness and rapid fatigue of any of the muscles under your voluntary control.
MYASTHENIA GRAVIS
Signs and symptoms of myasthenia gravis
WEAKNESS OF ARM OR LEG MUSCLES
DOUBLE VISION
DROOPING EYELID
DIFFICULTIES WITH SPEECH DURING SWALLOWING AND BREATHING
Is an injection used to diagnose myasthenia gravis
TENSILON TEST
To alter immune system
IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS
This inhibit the immune system
CORTICOSTEROIDS
Examples of immunosuppressants
CYCLOSPORINE
MYCOPHENOLATE
For bradycardia. This med will pick up the heart rate.
ATROPINE SULFATE
a disturbance to the normal flow of information in the cns caused by diseases infections toxins and injuries can lead to disturbances ranging from spasms to paralysis
MUSCLE SPASM
What causes Muscle spasm
INSUFFICIENT STRETCHING BEFORE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
MUSCLE FATIGUE
EXERCISING IN HEATED TEMPERATURES
DEHYDRATION
ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCES IN POTASSIUM MAGNESIUM AND CALCIUM
Occurs when damage neurons are within the cns rather than the peripheral areas
MUSCLE SPASTICITY
Usually given for multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury
ANTISPASMODIC AGENT
Chlorzoxazone may turn urine into
PURPLE RED COLOR
Has been associated with liver toxicity and hypotension in some patients
TIZANIDINE
Is tampered over 1 to 2 weeks to prevent development of psychosis and hallucinations
BACLOFEN
Use for treatment of spasticity associated with spinal cord injuries stroke multiple sclerosis
DANTROLENE
Are most common and are often due to overuse of muscle fatigue dehydration and electrolyte abnormalities
SPASMS
Muscle cramp causes
POOR CONDITIONING
ALTERED NEUROMUSCULAR CONTROL
DOING A NEW ACTIVITY
MUSCLE FATIGUE
ELECTROLYTE DEPLETION
DEHYDRATION
Enter the muscle to prevent muscle contraction directly
DIRECT ACTING IN SKELETAL MUSCLE RELAXANTS
Acts within a skeletal muscle fibers and interfere with calcium ion release from the muscle tubules
DANTROLENE
Is a chronic progressive neurological disorder with rhythmic tremors as its initial manifestation. This tremors lead to rigidity and weakness which interfere with the ability to maintain posture
PARKINSON’S DISEASE
Other manifestations of parkinson’s disease
BRADYKINESIA
SHUFFLING GAIT
DROOLING
SLOW AND SLURRED SPEECH
is referred to as the parkinson’s disease-like extrapyramidal symptoms which are associated to particular drugs or brain injuries adverse effects
PARKINSONISM
are drugs used for management of signs and symptoms of parkinson’s disease a progressive chronic neurological disorder primarily characterized by lack of coordination.
ANTI PARKINSONISM AGENTS
Drugs that increase the effects of dopamine at receptor sites
DOPAMINERGIC AGENTS