MG

Question 1

Autoimmune disease affecting the neuromuscular transmission of impulses in the muscles of the body

Answer 1

MG

Question 2

Manifestation

Answer 2

Weakness of skeletal muscles; eyes, muscles that help chew/breath

Question 3

Concerns

Answer 3

respiratory status & swallowing

Question 4

Nursing assessment

Answer 4

Diplopia
Potsis
Masklike

Question 5

Muscle weakness

Answer 5

improves with rest; worsens with activity

Question 6

Muscles are what?

Answer 6

strongest in morning

Question 7

Acute worsening of muscle weakness

Answer 7

Cholinergic crisis

Question 8

Triggers of Cholinergic crisis

Answer 8

too much medication

Question 9

Triggers of Myasthenic crisis

Answer 9

Resp infection
surgery
emotional distress
pregnancy
exposure to durgs
use of corticosteroids; undermedication

Question 10

Nursing interventions

Answer 10

Trach Kit
wearing med alert bracelet
Schedule morning activity
Avoid situations that produce fatigue

Question 11

Encourage what with breathing?

Answer 11

Coughing & deep breathing every 4-6 hrs

Prevents URI

Question 12

What often relieves symptoms

Answer 12

Bedrest

Question 13

What test to determine chlorengic or myasthenic?

Answer 13

Tensilon blocks

Question 14

chlorengic

Answer 14

will not get better after test

Question 15

myasthenic

Answer 15

symptoms are better after Tensilon test