History
Pathophysiology
Diagnosis
Signs & Symptoms
Treatment
100
Meaning of term "myasthenia gravis" from the Greek
What is "grave weakness"
100
Symptoms of Myasthenia Gravis usually worsen with this
What is physical activity?
100
Diagnostic test used to identify the presence of a thymoma
What is a MRI?
100
Difficulty swallowing
What is dysphagia?
100
Surgical removal of thymus gland
What is thymectomy?
200
Nickname of painful electrical stimulation done to test Myasthenia Gravis
What is the "Jolly" test
200
Symptoms of Myasthenia Gravis generally improve by doing this
What is getting a good night's sleep or resting?
200
The first step in diagnosing Myasthenia Gravis
What is a review of individual's medical history
200
Double vision
What is diplopia?
200
Procedure that removes abnormal antibodies from the plasma
What is plasmapheresis?
300
Person responsible for the term myasthenia gravis
Who is Friedrich Jolly?
300
Muscles usually affected first in Myasthenia Gravis
What are the extraocular muscles?
300
This diagnostic test can detect impaired nerve to muscle transmission
What is EMG?
300
Difficulty breathing
What is dyspnea?
300
Drug used to treat Myasthenia Gravis that is an corticosteroid
What is Prednisone?
400
Year of earliest report of Myasthenia Gravis
What is 1879?
400
Myasthenia Gravis is categorized as this type of disease (pertaining to systems affected)
What is neuromuscular?
400
This diagnostic test uses an IV drug to briefly relieve weakness
What is Tensilon test?
400
Droopy eyelids
What is ptosis?
400
Drug used to treat Myasthenia Gravis that is an anticholinesterase agent
What is Mestignon?
500
Person who made first noted report of Myasthenia Gravis
Who is Wilhelm Erb?
500
Myasthenia Gravis is also known by this name
What is Goldflam disease?
500
The blood test for the abnormal antibodies in Myasthenia Gravis
What is acetylcholine receptor antibody
500
Life-threatening condition that occurs when breathing muscles are severely weakened
What is myasthenic crisis?
500
Drug used to treat Myasthenia Gravis that is an immunosuppressant
What is Imuran?
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