Author Question: Nerve conduction studies are most helpful in the clinical diagnosis of which of the following? a. ... (Read 39 times)

shofmannx20 · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Nerve conduction studies are most helpful in the clinical diagnosis of which of the following?

a. Myasthenia gravis
b. Lambert-Eaton syndrome
c. Myotonic dystrophy
d. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Question 2

In what group of patients is myasthenia gravis most common?

a. Older males
b. Younger males
c. Younger females
d. Older females

mirabriestensky · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The clinical diagnosis of Lambert-Eaton syndrome is supported by the results of nerve conduc-tion studies.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Myasthenia gravis typically occurs in younger patients, with a female predominance (fe-male-to-male ratios typically are 3:1 to 4.5:1).