Post-Quiz: Myasthenia Gravis

An otherwise healthy 48-year-old woman, recently diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis, presents with muscle fatigue, uneven gaze, and drooping eyelids. She has no history of other autoimmune diseases. What is the primary cause of her condition?

A 33-year-old female patient with a notable history of myasthenia gravis is brought to the Emergency Department, experiencing difficulty breathing, excessive lacrimation, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Her vital signs reveal a pulse of 50 bpm, a blood pressure of 80/50 mmHg, and a body temperature of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Considering her myasthenic crisis, which one of the following drugs is recommended to be avoided in her treatment?

A 33-year-old female patient with a medical history of myasthenia gravis has been brought to the Emergency Department exhibiting significant difficulty in breathing. Alongside, she also reports nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and excessive lacrimation. Her vitals are as follows: a pulse rate of 50 bpm, blood pressure at 80/50 mmHg, and a body temperature of 98.6°F. No signs of recent infection or thyroid disorders are noted from her medical records.

Which is the most probable diagnosis?

A 31-year-old female with a known history of myasthenia gravis presents to your ED in a myasthenic crisis. She requires immediate stabilization via rapid sequence intubation (RSI). Her weight is 70 kg and her vital signs are: blood pressure 110/78 mmHg, heart rate 64 bpm, respiratory rate 14 breaths/min, and oxygen saturation 87% on room air. She has been on conventional therapies with pyridostigmine and prednisolone. For this intubation process which paralytic agent would you recommend and in what dose?