In a patient with confirmed myasthenia gravis who presents with a myasthenic crisis, which acute treatment is often used alongside respiratory support...

Question

In a patient with confirmed myasthenia gravis who presents with a myasthenic crisis, which acute treatment is often used alongside respiratory support

Accepted Answer

Plasmapheresis or IV immunoglobulin

Answer

Neostigmine tablets only

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IV methylprednisolone

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Long-term azathioprine

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No immunological therapy indicated

Myasthenia Gravis — UKMLA MCQ

In a patient with confirmed myasthenia gravis who presents with a myasthenic crisis, which acute treatment is often used alongside respiratory support