Myasthenia Gravis Flashcards
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Chronic and Autoimmune
Progressive neuromuscular disease affecting the voluntary degree of abnormal weakness and fatigability of skeletal muscles (voluntary muscles)
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Myasthenia Gravis
2
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Clinical Manifestations: Subjective
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- Extreme muscle weakness
- Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
- Diplopia (double vision)
- Dysarthria (difficulty speaking)
- Dyspnea (SOB)
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Clinical Manifestations: Objective
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- Ptosis of the eyelid
- Dysphonia (weak voice)
- Myasthenic smile (snarling, nasal smile)
- Snarling face
- Strabismus
- Weakness in intercostal muscles resulting in decreasing vital capacity and respiratory failure
4
Q
Surgical intervention
Can produce antigen-specific immunosuppression
It may take 1yr after the removal before the pt can benefit
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Thymectomy
5
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Myasthenia Gravis: Nursing Care
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- Improving respiratory function
- Increasing physical mobility
- Improving communication
- Providing eye care
- Preventing aspiration
