Myasthenia Gravis

Which of the following organs have a role in the pathophysiology of myasthenia gravis?

• Heart

• Thymus

• Liver

• Kidney

What is the effect of acetylcholine on your heart rate?

• Decreases it

• Increases it

• Doesn't effect heart rate

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

What is the first line treatment for MG?

• Tacrolimus

• Cyclophosphamide

• Thymectomy

• Pyridostigmine

Which of the following medications has a black box warning for worsening muscle weakness in patients with MG?

• Ciprofloxacin

• Prednisone

• Magnesium

• Azathioprine

Pyridostigmine has side effects of increased SLUD activity. What does SLUD stand for?

• Salivation

  Lacrimation

  Urination

  Drowsiness

• Sleep

  Lacrimation

  Urination

  Defecation

• Salivation

  Lacrimation

  Urination

  Defecation