Myasthenic crisis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A 32 year old male, intravenous heroin abuser, presents with a one-day history of mid-back pain, progressive weakness of his legs, and an inability to urinate. He has a temperature of 38.3° C (100.8° F). On exam, absent patellar deep tendon reflexes are noted, he cannot stand or walk, a distended bladder is palpable, and he has tenderness to palpation over his T10 and T11 vertebrae. Which of the following is not an acceptable next step? A. MRI of the spine B. Analgesia C. Foley catheter ...

In a child with myasthenia gravis, which of the following symptoms would be MOST indicative of a myasthenic crisis? A. Eye drooling B. Respiratory distress C. Excessive salivation D. Muscle fasciculation - B. Respiratory distress (Characterized by weakness and fatigue of skeletal muscle tissue that results from autoimmune destruction of acetylcholine receptors (AchR). A crisis event, or myasthenic crisis, is an acute exacerbation of the disease process that results in severe weakness fro...

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SAEM 241 – 390 Exam 2024 Questions and Answers A 32 year old male, intravenous heroin abuser, presents with a one-day history of mid-back pain, progressive weakness of his legs, and an inability to urinate. He has a temperature of 38.3° C (100.8° F). On exam, absent patellar deep tendon reflexes are noted, he cannot stand or walk, a distended bladder is palpable, and he has tenderness to palpation over his T10 and T11 vertebrae. Which of the following is not an acceptable next step? A....

NCLEX RN PHARMACOLOGY - NEUROLOGICAL MEDICATIONS FINAL EXAM 2023.LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024(SUMMER FALL QTR) 100% VERIFIED A client with trigeminal neuralgia is being treated with carbamazepine (Tegretol), 400 mg orally daily. Which value indicates that the client is experiencing an adverse effect to the medication The nurse is caring for a client with severe back pain. Codeine sulfate has been prescribed for the client. Specific to this medication, which intervention should the nurse include in ...

A 32 year old male, intravenous heroin abuser, presents with a one-day history of mid-back pain, progressive weakness of his legs, and an inability to urinate. He has a temperature of 38.3° C (100.8° F). On exam, absent patellar deep tendon reflexes are noted, he cannot stand or walk, a distended bladder is palpable, and he has tenderness to palpation over his T10 and T11 vertebrae. Which of the following is not an acceptable next step? A. MRI of the spine B. Analgesia C. Foley catheter ...

When the nurse explains the pathophysiology of myasthenia gravis to a patient, which is the best explanation? A. Degeneration of cholinergic neurons and a deficit in acetylcholine lead to neuritic plaques and neurofibrillary tangles B. A decreased amount of acetylcholine to cholinergic receptors produces weak muscles and reduced nerve impulses C. Myelin sheaths of nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord develop lesions or plaques D. An imbalance of dopamine and acetylcholine leads to degenerat...

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ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED V2 New 2023/2024 Questions/ Verified Answers A client with myasthenia gravis verbalizes complaints of feeling much weaker than normal. The primary health care provider plans to implement a diagnostic test to determine if the client is experiencing a myasthenic crisis and administers edrophonium. Which data would indicate that the client is experiencing a myasthenic crisis? (Correct Answer: - A temporary improvement in the condition A hospitalized client with seve...

SAEM 241 – 390 Exam 2024 Questions and Answers A 32 year old male, intravenous heroin abuser, presents with a one-day history of mid-back pain, progressive weakness of his legs, and an inability to urinate. He has a temperature of 38.3° C (100.8° F). On exam, absent patellar deep tendon reflexes are noted, he cannot stand or walk, a distended bladder is palpable, and he has tenderness to palpation over his T10 and T11 vertebrae. Which of the following is not an acceptable next step? A....