Neuromuscular NMJ Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Typical age for women and men to p/w MG
A
women 3rd decade
men 6th decade
2
Q
Gold standard dx method for MG
A
single fiber EMG (sensitivity 90%)
3
Q
Three drugs that exacerbate MG
A
Fluoroquinolones
Gentamicin
Beta blockers
4
Q
Antibody in LEMS
A
voltage gated calcium channel
5
Q
tumor associated in ~60% of LEMS pts
A
small cell lung cancer
6
Q
tx for LEMS
A
3-4 diaminopyridine
7
Q
botulinism impairs neurotransmitter release at the ____ terminal
A
presynaptic
8
Q
descending weakness over 48 hours with dilated pupils, bradycardia and hypotension
A
botulinism
