Your Patient Has a Severe Case of Myasthenia Gravis

question 4

Multiple Choice

Your patient has a severe case of myasthenia gravis. It is most important that she be monitored for:

• A) urine output.
• B)atrial fibrillation.
• C)hypotension.
• D)apnea.

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions of the body, including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Somatic Nervous System

Part of the peripheral nervous system that handles voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles.

Pupils

The circular openings in the center of the irises of the eyes, which regulate the amount of light that enters the eyes.

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine organ located in the neck, producing hormones that regulate metabolism and energy.