Because of Respiratory Failure, Your Patient with Myasthenia Gravis Was

question 5

Multiple Choice

Because of respiratory failure, your patient with myasthenia gravis was placed on mechanical ventilation and is now stable. What will the chest radiograph most likely show?

• A) Normal lungs
• B)Mediastinal shift
• C)Pericardial tamponade
• D)Pneumonia

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Definitions:

Brain

The brain is the central organ of the human nervous system, located in the head, responsible for processing sensory information, controlling movement, and facilitating cognitive functions.

Synaptic Cleft

Small gap between presynaptic and postsynaptic cells of a synapse.

Presynaptic Membrane

The membrane of a nerve terminal that faces the receiving (postsynaptic) cell and is where neurotransmitters are released.

Calcium Ions

Charged particles of calcium that play crucial roles in biological processes such as muscle contraction and neurotransmitter release.