Peripheral Neuropathies, Including GuillainBarré Syndrome
Often necessary test to distinguish between neuropathic and myopathic disorders
what is an EMG/nerve conduction study
Myasthenia Gravis involves autoantibodies against this structure
what are acetylcholine receptors
Preferred enzyme to measure in suspected myopathies
What is creatinine Kinase
CSF finding of GBS
What is elevated CSF total protein without pleocytosis/albuminocytologic dissociation
Nerve involved in wrist drop with sparing of elbow extension (triceps sparing); finger and thumb extensors paralyzed; sensory loss in radial region of wrist, "Saturday night palsy"
What is the radial nerve
This class of medication for treatment of neuropathic pain may cause the following: Cognitive changes, sedation, dry eyes and mouth, urinary retention, constipation
What are TCAs
Surgical management for MG patients associated with improved likelihood of long term remissions
What is thymectomy (thymoma or thymus hyperplasia associated condition)
Inheritance pattern of Duchenne's and Becker's muscular dystrophy
What is X-linked recessive
Two classic named tests for carpal tunnel syndrome with demonstration
What is Tinel's and Phalen Test
Nerve involved with Sensory loss in the little finger and ulnar half of ring finger, Weakness of the interossei and thumb adductor; clawhand
What is the ulnar nerve
A preferred treatment modality for Guillain Barre Syndrome
What is IVIG or plasmapharesis
Drug of choice for those with chronic Myasthenia Gravis to assist with functional activities
What is pyridostigmine (Mestinon) (Anticholinesterase)
"Hatchet face", gonadal atrophy, frontal baldness, inability to relax muscles rapidly
What is myotonic dystrophy
Toxin inhibiting presynaptic Ach release
what is Botulism
Nerve involved in footdrop, weak foot dorsiflexion, eversion of the foot, Sensory loss in the anterolateral leg and dorsum of the foot
What is L5/peroneal nerve
Trauma to fibular head/lateral knee commonly causes symptoms, peroneal nerve
Mononeuritis multiplex is treated with this type of therapy (will accept medication)
Cause of drug-induced myasthenia gravis
What is penicillamine OR checkpoint inhibitors
2 signs of skin involvement associated with dermatomyositis
What is heliotrope rash, grotton's sign, shawl sign
Medication assists in slowing progression of Duchenne's/Becker's muscular dystrophy
Name a type of periodic paralysis channelopathy
what is hypokalemic or thyrotoxic periodic paralysis
Treat with potassium/treat underlying thyroid condition
Syndrome associated with Pain and paresthesia in the sole of the foot but not in the heel, precipitated at the end of the day after standing or walking; nocturnal
What is Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Azathioprine and allopurinol may cause what major side effect
What is myelosuppression
Inflammatory myopathy not responsive to therapy
What is inclusion body myositis
Zidovudine is associated with which type of myopathy
What is mitochondrial myopathy
Most common autoantibody associated with antisynthetase syndrome