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shofmannx20

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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


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mirabriestensky

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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).


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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