SAS#12 Flashcards
Is characterized by weakness and rapid fatigue of any of the muscles under your voluntary control.
MYASTHENIA GRAVIS
Signs and symptoms of myasthenia gravis
WEAKNESS OF ARM OR LEG MUSCLES
DOUBLE VISION
DROOPING EYELID
DIFFICULTIES WITH SPEECH DURING SWALLOWING AND BREATHING
Is an injection used to diagnose myasthenia gravis
TENSILON TEST
To alter immune system
IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS
This inhibit the immune system
CORTICOSTEROIDS
Examples of immunosuppressants
CYCLOSPORINE
MYCOPHENOLATE
For bradycardia. This med will pick up the heart rate.
ATROPINE SULFATE
a disturbance to the normal flow of information in the cns caused by diseases infections toxins and injuries can lead to disturbances ranging from spasms to paralysis
MUSCLE SPASM
What causes Muscle spasm
INSUFFICIENT STRETCHING BEFORE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
MUSCLE FATIGUE
EXERCISING IN HEATED TEMPERATURES
DEHYDRATION
ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCES IN POTASSIUM MAGNESIUM AND CALCIUM
Occurs when damage neurons are within the cns rather than the peripheral areas
MUSCLE SPASTICITY
Usually given for multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury
ANTISPASMODIC AGENT
Chlorzoxazone may turn urine into
PURPLE RED COLOR
Has been associated with liver toxicity and hypotension in some patients
TIZANIDINE
Is tampered over 1 to 2 weeks to prevent development of psychosis and hallucinations
BACLOFEN
Use for treatment of spasticity associated with spinal cord injuries stroke multiple sclerosis
DANTROLENE