Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat myasthenia gravis?

Lisinopril

Omeprazole

Pyridostigmine

Metformin

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A.   Lisinopril is used for hypertension, not myasthenia gravis.
B.   Omeprazole is used to treat acid reflux, not myasthenia gravis.
C.   Pyridostigmine is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor used to improve muscle strength in myasthenia gravis.
D.   Metformin is for managing diabetes and is not used in myasthenia gravis.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Assessing respiratory function is critical as respiratory muscle involvement can lead to respiratory failure.
B. Monitoring blood glucose levels is important but not the priority in this context.
C. Checking for skin breakdown is important but secondary to respiratory assessment.
D. Monitoring for signs of infection is necessary but less urgent than assessing respiratory status.

A. A pill-rolling tremor appears. B. Electrical charge in a muscle increases in intensity. C. Muscle strength shows no change. D. Muscle contractions become progressively stronger.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. A pill-rolling tremor is associated with Parkinson's disease, not myasthenia gravis.
B. Electrical charge in a muscle increasing is not relevant to this test.
C. Muscle strength showing no change indicates a negative test result.
D. Muscle contractions becoming progressively stronger after administration of Tensilon indicates a positive test for myasthenia gravis.

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Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat myasthenia gravis?

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Correct Answer is D

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