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Jkov05

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The disease that is characterized by episodic muscle weakness triggered by an autoimmune attack on the acetylcholine receptors is ___________________ ______ ___________________ ______.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Your patient is a 3-year-old male who developed sudden stridor while playing with some of his 5-year-old cousin's toys. The patient is alert and anxious, producing stridor when he cries. His skin is pink and warm, and capillary refill is less than 2 seconds. Which of the following is appropriate in the management of this child?
 
  A) Attempt a finger sweep to remove the foreign body from the child's airway.
  B) Perform back blows and chest thrusts.
  C) Perform abdominal thrusts.
  D) Transport the child in a restrained car seat with his mother by his side.



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Answer to Question 1

myasthenia gravis

Answer to Question 2

D



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