MG ( myasethenia gravis) Flashcards

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MG tensilon Test

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Test performed by neurologist to DX myasthenia gravisand to differentiate between myasthenia crisis and cholinergic crisis.

Positive for myasthenia gravis: The client shows improvement in muscle strength after the administration of edrophonium.

Negative for MG: The client shows no improvement in muscle strength, and strength may even deteriorate after injection of edrophonium.

The test places the client at risk for ventricular fibrillation and cardiac arrest; the nurse must prepare for this possibility.

Have ATRPOPINE SULFATE (antidote) available when performing the edrophonium test.

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