Myasthenia Gravis Flashcards
1
Q
MG
A
autoimmune condition that produced antibodies target Ach receptors
2
Q
signs
A
muscle fatigue after movement but improves on rest
ptosis - worse on up gaze
muscle weakness that gets worse as the day goes on
thymoma
3
Q
investigations
A
bloods - Ach antibodies and kinase antibodies
CT chest for thymus
4
Q
management
A
Ach inhbitors
immunosuppression - added on later
thymectomy
physio
5
Q
drugs that make MG worse
A
lithium
beta blockers
6
Q
MG crisis
A
history of MG
another illness causes type 2 respiratory failure
manage with plasma exchange and immunoglobulins
7
Q
does weakness improve or decline after exercise
A
declines
