Nerve conduction studies are most helpful in the clinical ...

[shofmannx20]

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]

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).

[shofmannx20]

Gracias!

[chereeb]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it