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__ is a disease of the neuromuscular junction is?
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myasthenia gravis
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in __ caused by antibodies to the acetylcholine receptor, there is a blockade of the binding site for acetylcholine.
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myasthenia gravis
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myasthenia gravis you must look for what 2 things?
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thymoma
thyrotoxicosis |
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in MG what has happened with the acetylcholine process?
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there is enough acetylcholine but not enough acetylcholine receptors
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MG usually occurs at what age?
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any age
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what is the hallmark of MG?
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ptosis
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other s/s of MG
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diplopia, difficulty chewing or swallowing, respiratory difficulties, and limb weakness
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how do you dx myasthenia gravis?
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tensilon test
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to tx MG?
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anticholinesterase (neostigmine, prostigmine, pyridostigmine)
corticosteroids thymectomy if possible |
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first line drug therapy in the tx of MG?
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anti-acetylcholinesterase
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