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What is the primary reason for respiratory failure in a myasthenic crisis?
What is the primary reason for respiratory failure in a myasthenic crisis?
- Failure of neurons in the chest area to fire impulses to the muscles responsible for respiration (correct)
- Overactivity of neurons in the chest area
- Inhibition of diaphragm contraction
- Intake of excessive oxygen into the lungs
What intervention is necessary when a patient experiences respiratory failure in a myasthenic crisis?
What intervention is necessary when a patient experiences respiratory failure in a myasthenic crisis?
- Increasing physical activity
- Intubation and mechanical ventilation (correct)
- Administration of tranquilizers
- Sedation to induce sleep
How does myasthenia gravis differ from Guillain-Barre Syndrome in terms of reversibility?
How does myasthenia gravis differ from Guillain-Barre Syndrome in terms of reversibility?
- Neither condition is reversible.
- Myasthenia gravis is reversible, but Guillain-Barre Syndrome is not.
- Both conditions are reversible.
- Myasthenia gravis is nonreversible, but Guillain-Barre Syndrome is reversible. (correct)
What symptoms are typically observed in Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
What symptoms are typically observed in Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
Why should nurses avoid administering tranquilizers and sedatives to patients experiencing myasthenic crisis?
Why should nurses avoid administering tranquilizers and sedatives to patients experiencing myasthenic crisis?
What can result from altered brain cells according to the provided text?
What can result from altered brain cells according to the provided text?
What is the role of myelin in nerves?
What is the role of myelin in nerves?
What is the primary cause of Guillain-Barré syndrome?
What is the primary cause of Guillain-Barré syndrome?
What is the initial manifestation of Guillain-Barré syndrome in most cases?
What is the initial manifestation of Guillain-Barré syndrome in most cases?
How does Guillain-Barré syndrome affect nerve conduction?
How does Guillain-Barré syndrome affect nerve conduction?
What does demyelination of the optic nerve lead to in Guillain-Barré syndrome?
What does demyelination of the optic nerve lead to in Guillain-Barré syndrome?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of autonomic dysfunction in Guillain-Barré syndrome?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of autonomic dysfunction in Guillain-Barré syndrome?
What is the common term for trigeminal neuralgia?
What is the common term for trigeminal neuralgia?
Which cranial nerve is affected in trigeminal neuralgia?
Which cranial nerve is affected in trigeminal neuralgia?
What is a characteristic feature of trigeminal neuralgia?
What is a characteristic feature of trigeminal neuralgia?
What is believed to be the cause of trigeminal neuralgia?
What is believed to be the cause of trigeminal neuralgia?
What are trigger points associated with in trigeminal neuralgia?
What are trigger points associated with in trigeminal neuralgia?
Which demographic is at higher risk for trigeminal neuralgia?
Which demographic is at higher risk for trigeminal neuralgia?
Which of the following is an example of a chronic musculoskeletal disease?
Which of the following is an example of a chronic musculoskeletal disease?
Why is sunlight important for bone health?
Why is sunlight important for bone health?
What is observed as part of the GALS clinical assessment?
What is observed as part of the GALS clinical assessment?
Which condition directly affects the use of muscles?
Which condition directly affects the use of muscles?
Why is vitamin D important for bone health?
Why is vitamin D important for bone health?
What major nursing diagnosis may be associated with the patient's inability to swallow?
What major nursing diagnosis may be associated with the patient's inability to swallow?
Which potential complication is directly linked to autonomic dysfunction in patients with degenerative neurologic disorders?
Which potential complication is directly linked to autonomic dysfunction in patients with degenerative neurologic disorders?
What is a common consequence of impaired gas exchange in patients with rapidly progressive weakness?
What is a common consequence of impaired gas exchange in patients with rapidly progressive weakness?
Which nursing intervention is aimed at addressing cranial nerve dysfunction in patients with degenerative neurologic disorders?
Which nursing intervention is aimed at addressing cranial nerve dysfunction in patients with degenerative neurologic disorders?
What is the primary impact of Parkinson's disease on individuals?
What is the primary impact of Parkinson's disease on individuals?
In patients with degenerative neurologic disorders, which complication may arise due to paralysis?
In patients with degenerative neurologic disorders, which complication may arise due to paralysis?
