chapter 64 additional part 2

Question 1

the fatty and protein material that SURROUNDS certain NEVE FIBERS in the brain and spinal

Answer 1

myelin

Question 2

this affects most people in ms and is often the disabling symptom

Answer 2

fatigue

Question 3

its an anticholinesterase which is a first line therapy for MG

Answer 3

pyridostigmine bromide

Question 4

characterized by varying degrees of weakness of the voluntary muscles

Answer 4

MG

Question 4

common test to diagnose MG

Answer 4

acetylcholinesterase inhibitor test/ 1201

Question 4

a test for mg indicated in px who have cardiac problems and asthma

Answer 4

ice test

Question 5

what gland might be large in MG

Answer 5

thyroid gland (a site for cholinesterase)

Question 6

the first line of therapy for MG

Answer 6

pyridostigmine bromide

Question 7

other term for GBS

Answer 7

acute idiopathic polyneuritis

Question 8

a sensation of numbness. tingling, or pins and needles

Answer 8

parethesias

Question 9

the exact location of the immune attack for GBS

Answer 9

ganglioside

Question 10

what is the cell that produces myelin

Answer 10

schwann cell

Question 11

this disease typically begins with muscle weakness and diminished reflexes of the LOWER EXTREMITIES

Answer 11

GBS