Myasthenia Gravis
This disease involves antibodies attaching acetylcholine receptors.
Myasthenia Gravis
This hallmark pattern describes paralysis that starts in the feet and moves upward.
Ascending paralysis
This type of pain is described as sudden, electric shock–like.
What is electric shock–like pain?
This is always the first priority in suspected SCI.
spinal stabilization
This MG crisis causes respiratory failure due to too little ACh.
myasthenic crisis
This symptoms is often the first sign and involves drooping of the eyelid
Ptosis
This condition often occurs after this type of trigger
infection
This cranial nerve is affected.
cranial nerve V
This shock presents with loss of reflexes and flaccid paralysis.
spinal shock
This MG crisis causes excess secretions and bradycardia.
cholinergic crisis
This medication should be given 30-60 minutes before meals
Pyridostigmine (Mestinon)
This is the priority complication requiring ventilatory support
Respiratory failure
This class of medications is first-line for treatment.
antiepileptic medications (carbamazepine)
This shock presents with hypotension and bradycardia.
neurogenic shock
This GBS complication involves unstable heart rate and blood pressure.
autonomic dysfunction
This crisis presents with respiratory failure due to too little acetylcholine
Myasthenic shock
this treatment removes antibodies from the blood
Plasmapheresis
This is the priority nursing concern related to eating.
risk for impaired nutrition
This complication occurs in injuries above T6 and causes severe hypertension.
autonomic dysreflexia
This test helps distinguish myasthenic vs cholinergic crisis.
Tensilon test
This diagnostic test temporarily improves muscle strength
Tensilon test (edrophonium)
This key finding helps differentiate GBS from many other neuro disorders
Intact cognition
This invasive procedure relieves pressure on the nerve.
microvascular decompression
These spinal levels control the diaphragm.
c3-c5 phrenic nerve
This value indicates impending respiratory failure in MG.
vital capacity <1L (or <15 ml/kg)