Pathophysiology Chapter 34 Chronic
and Neurodegenerative Disorders
questions & answers.
Which treatment option is recommended for rapid relief of symptoms associated with myasthenia
gravis?
Plasmapheresis
Corticosteroids
Aminoglycoside antibiotics
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
ACE inhibitors ANS -Plasmapheresis
Which features would help a primary healthcare provider in diagnosing a migraine? Select all that apply.
Rhinorrhea
Photophobia
Phonophobia
Bilateral pain
Pain worsens with movement ANS -Photophobia
Phonophobia
Pain worsens with movement
After an illness, a friend suffers from progressive, peripheral neuropathy. Although the condition is
frightening to your friend, a full recovery is expected. What condition does your friend likely have?
Myasthenia gravis
, Guillain-Barré syndrome
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis
Polio ANS -Guillain-Barré syndrome
Which conditions are known to have an autoimmune component? Select all that apply.
Guillain-Barré syndrome
Myasthenia gravis
Multiple sclerosis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Parkinson's disease ANS -Guillain-Barré syndrome
Myasthenia gravis
Multiple sclerosis
Which signs and symptoms are associated with Parkinson's disease? Select all that apply.
Headache
Progressive, peripheral neuropathy
Seizures
Tremors
Muscle flaccidity ANS -Progressive, peripheral neuropathy
Tremors
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