Myasthenia Gravis
This condition worsens with activity but improves with _____?
What is rest?
This condition is characterized by widespread _______ pain.
what is musculoskeletal pain?
MS affects this protective covering of nerve cells.
what is the myelin sheath?
Gout is caused by buildup of _____ crystals in joints
what is uric acid?
This device is used for long term IV antibiotics and increases DVT risk.
What is a PICC line?
This medication is the antidote for cholinergic crisis.
What is atropine?
Diagnosis requires pain in at least _____ out of ____ sites.
what is 6 out of 9?
Name one diagnostic test used for MS
What is MRI or lumbar puncture?
This joint is most commonly affected in gout.
This infection involves bone and often requires long term IV antibiotics
what is osteomyelitis?
This organ is often enlarged in patients with MG.
What is the thymus?
Name one pharmacologic treatment for fibromyalgia?
What is exercise, yoga, tai chi, CBT, or relaxation therapy?
This symptom involves involuntary eye movement.
what is nystagmus?
Patients should avoid foods high in this substance.
What are purines?
This condition results from lack of muscle use.
what is muscle atrophy? (Disuse atrophy)
What is the underlying issues causing muscle weakness in MG?
What is impaired transmission of nerve impulses?
Name one class of medications used to treat MS.
What are corticosteriods, interferons, monoclonal antibodies, or immunosuppressants?
Name one treatment besides medications for gout.
What is cold therapy or increased fluid intake?
Name one sign of osteomyelitis.
What is bone pain, redness, swelling, fever, or increased WBCs?
Give one priority nursing intervention for MG
What is maintaining airway, preventing falls, or encouraging Rest?
How long must symptoms be present for diagnosis?
What is 3 months?
This is a priority nursing focus during MS exacerbations.
What is monitoring and documenting timing/severity of exacerbations? (or supporting function and medication effectiveness)
How is gout definitively confirmed from the joint?
What is removal of the synovial fluid?
Name one risk that puts a patient at risk for osteomyelitis.
What is open fracture, surgery, trauma, or diabetes?