Myasthenia gravis

Question 1

What is myasthenia gravis

Answer 1

Autoimmune disease that results in extreme fatigue and tmuscle weakness

Question 2

What is the malfunction in the body?

Answer 2

There are decreased levels of acetylcholine present

Question 3

Is there a cure

Answer 3

No

Question 4

What r the 5 signs ?

Answer 4

Difficult talking & chewing

week eye muscles

visual disturbance

unsteady gait

Question 5

Do symptoms worsen with activity

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

What test is performed to diagnose myasthenia gravis

Answer 6

Tensilon

Question 7

If the client muscle strength is increased the test _____is for myasthenia gravis

Answer 7

Positive

Question 8

What medications will be given

Answer 8

Anticholinesterase/plasmapheresis

Question 9

What would you teach at a myasthenia gravis conference?

Answer 9

Take me 30 minutes before eating

Cough/deep breath exercise

Conserve energy by doing multiple short tasks

Try to decrease stress , infection and unhealthy habits.

Question 10

pyridostigmine [Mestinon]

Answer 10

anticholinesterase meds