Myasthenia Gravis vs. Multiple Sclerosis

Question 1

predominantly women

Answer 1

both

Question 2

reduction of the number of acetylcholine receptor sites

Answer 2

myasthenia

Question 3

most common in those of western european descent

Answer 3

MS

Question 4

ptosis

Answer 4

myasthenia

Question 5

antibodies to acetylcholine receptors

Answer 5

myasthenia

Question 6

immunosuppresives

plasmapheresis

anticholinesterase inhibitors

Answer 6

myasthenia

Question 7

autoimmune

Answer 7

both

Question 8

the immune system attacks myelin

Answer 8

MS

Question 9

peak incidence between 20 and 50 years

Answer 9

MS

Question 10

ventilator support during a crisis

Answer 10

myasthenia

Question 11

weakness worse after exercise, better after rest

Answer 11

myasthenia

Question 12

diplopia

Answer 12

both

Question 13

disease marked by numbness, weakness, loss of muscle coordination, problems with vision, speech, and bladder control –> the neurological system has come undone

Answer 13

MS

Question 14

immunosuppresives

plasmapheresis

antispasmodics

interferon therapy

Answer 14

MS

Question 15

peak incidence for women in the 3rd decade peak incidence for men in the 5th or 6th decade

Answer 15

myasthenia

Question 16

nystagmus

Answer 16

MS

Question 17

difinative diagnosis NOT based on lab work

Answer 17

MS