Myathenia Gravis/Restless Legs/ALS/Huntington’s

Question 1

MG

Answer 1

Autoimmune of neuromuscular junction

• fluctuating weakness of skeletal muscles
• used for moving eyes, chewing, swallowing
• usually have respiratory tract infection or is in acute myasthenia crisis

Question 2

MG drug therapy

Answer 2

Antichokinesterase
Corticosteroids
Immunosuppressants

Question 3

RLS

Answer 3

Primary: abnormal iron metabolism and alterations in dopamine receptors

• numbness, tingling, pins and needles
• relieved by physical activity

Question 4

RLS care

Answer 4

• establish regular sleep habits
• encouraging physical activity
• avoid triggers
• opioids, benzo, dopaminergic

Question 5

ALS

Answer 5

Leads to death 2-6 yrs

• weakness of upper extremities, dysarthria, dysphasia
• Riluzole slows progression

Question 6

Huntington’s

Answer 6

Genetic

• chorea, twisting of face, limbs, and body
• antipsychotic, antidepressant, antichorea drugs