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Pathology: Neurologic/Neuromuscular Diseases Flashcards

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Watch for ventilatory failure by monitoring VT, VC, & MIP for which neurologic/neuomuscular disorders?

A 
Myasthenia Gravis
Guillian-Barre
Drug Overdose
Stroke/CVA/TIA
Polio/Tetanus/Botulism/Muscular Dystrophy
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Past Medical History: Gradual onset of weakness

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Myasthenia Gravis

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Shallow breathing

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Myasthenia Gravis
Guillian-Barre
Drug Overdose

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Special Tests: Edrophonium - Tensilon Challenge Test

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Myasthenia Gravis

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Special Tests: Electromyography

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Myasthenia Gravis

Guillian-Barre

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Physical Appearance: Acute weakness (especially legs)

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Guillian-Barre

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Special Tests: Lumbar puncture

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Guillian-Barre

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Past Medical History: Cerebral thrombi/emboli, atherosclerosis

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Stroke/CVA/TIA

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Past Medical History: Hypertension

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Stroke/CVA/TIA

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Physical Appearance: Motor & speech loss

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Stroke/CVA/TIA

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Increased ICP

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Stroke/CVA/TIA

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