Neurology - myasthenic gravis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the patient speak phrase for myasthenic syndrome?
A
struggle with walking on floor
struggle with repeatable activity
struggle with writing
2
Q
What is the test for myasthenic syndrome?
A
ask them to do a repeatable activity
3
Q
How do you treat myasthenia crisis?
A
Treat with IVIG or plasmaphoresis and steroids
4
Q
What do you monitor to check for myasthenia crisis?
A
monitor FVC
5
Q
What is myasthenic gravis?
A
an autoimmune NMJ disorder
- acetylcholine receptor are destroyed = muscle weakness
6
Q
How do you test for mysathenia gravis?
A
anti-AChR antibodies raised
CXR
TFT
7
Q
How do you treat myasthenia gravis?
A
pyridostigmine
8
Q
What are the symptoms of myasthenia gravis?
A
progressive weakness
normal sensation, pain, tone and reflexes
muscle weakness over tasks
ptosis, nystagmus
