What are the common oral manifestations of myasthenia gravis?

Myasthenia Gravis Dental Treatment Quiz

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12th Grade
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Betty Ajueyitsi
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Numbness in the extremities and hair loss
Blurred vision and hearing loss
Difficulty swallowing, chewing, speaking, drooping of the eyelids, and double vision
Rash on the skin and joint pain
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does myasthenia gravis affect the muscles involved in chewing and swallowing?
Increased strength and endurance
Weakness and fatigue
Improved coordination and flexibility
Numbness and tingling
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the potential complications of dental treatment for patients with myasthenia gravis?
Increased energy levels
Improved muscle strength
Enhanced swallowing ability
Respiratory compromise, muscle weakness, difficulty in swallowing
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can dental professionals accommodate patients with myasthenia gravis during dental appointments?
Scheduling longer appointments and avoiding breaks
Not accommodating the patient's needs and rushing through the appointment
Using high-stress techniques and not providing any breaks
Scheduling shorter appointments, providing frequent breaks, and using stress-reducing techniques
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What precautions should be taken when administering local anesthesia to patients with myasthenia gravis?
Lower doses of local anesthesia should be administered with caution.
No precautions are necessary when administering local anesthesia.
Local anesthesia should not be administered to patients with myasthenia gravis.
Higher doses of local anesthesia should be administered without caution.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the considerations for prescribing medications to patients with myasthenia gravis before dental procedures?
Ignoring the patient's current medications
Assessing current medications, avoiding exacerbating medications, and consulting with the patient's neurologist or primary care physician
Not consulting with the patient's neurologist or primary care physician
Prescribing high-dose painkillers
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does myasthenia gravis impact the patient's ability to maintain good oral hygiene?
Increased saliva production leading to dry mouth
Improved ability to chew and swallow
Muscle weakness affecting chewing and swallowing
Enhanced taste sensation
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