General Flashcards
1
Q
What is myasthenia crisis?
A
Function of respiratory muscle can decrease, leads to a loss of control in breathing
2
Q
What two classes of drugs are used to treat myasthenia gravis?
A
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
Immunosuppressive drugs
3
Q
What are two common sources of organophosphates?
A
Insecticides
Nerve gas
4
Q
What does organophosphate poisoning do to the NMJ?
A
It inhibits acetylcholinesterase cashing continue ACh activity at the NMJ
