A Nurse Notes That a Patient's Laboratory Results Show an Acetylcholine

question 110

Multiple Choice

A nurse notes that a patient's laboratory results show an acetylcholine receptor antibody (AChR) of 2.46 nmol/L.Based on this information, the nurse should assess this patient for clinical manifestations of:

• A)Malignant hyperpraxia
• B)Myasthenia gravis
• C)Multiple myeloma
• D)Muscular dystrophy

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Definitions:

Alpha Rhythm

Large, extremely regular brain waves with a frequency ranging from 7 to 11 Hz; found in most people when they are relaxed with eyes closed.

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A small region of the brain in the hypothalamus responsible for controlling circadian rhythms by regulating sleep-wake cycles.

Pacemaker

A pacemaker is a medical device implanted in the chest to help control abnormal heart rhythms by using electrical pulses to prompt the heart to beat at a normal rate.

Hypothalamic Nucleus

A cluster of neurons in the hypothalamus involved in regulating various bodily functions, including temperature, hunger, and hormonal secretion.