medsurg test 2 Flashcards
pts with mG experience
weakness of the muscles of the face and throat.. strongest in the AM
Diplopia
double vision
Ptosis
eye drooping
dysphonia
voice impairment
what test is used with MG
tensillon test
what drug should be kept on head to control side effects of edrophonium
atropine
Management of MG
anticholinestrase. immunosuprressive therapy.. predinision
MG perioheral or central
peripheral
How does MG work
blocked ACH receptors at muscle endplates
MG presenting symtpms
ptosis , diplopia
ALS is
rare, progressive disorder.. loss of motor neurons
death with ALS occurs within
2-6 years
Presenting symptoms of ALS
weakness, muscle wasting
ALS peripheral or central
both
Mechanism of ALS
loss of motor neurons
Diagnoisis of ALS
neuro exam EMG, CPK
Advanced stage of ALS
speech and swallow
Terminal stage of ALS
dyspnea SOB, speaking no longer possible
ALS treatment is
Riluzole.. slows progression
GBS peripheral or central
peripheral
Mechanism of Illness for GBS
PNS, dymyelination, edema, inflammation
Presenting symtomps of GBS
lower extremity weakness, URI, of GI infection
Diagnosis of GBS
clinical picture EMG, incr CSF protein
Treatment of GBS
immunotherapy, Plasmaphoresis