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kamilo84

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following are associated with myasthenia gravis?
 
  1. It interferes with acetylcholine transmission.
  2. It causes weakness of voluntary muscles.
  3. It is usually an ascending paralysis starting in the legs.
  4. It is usually preceded by a viral infection.
  a. 1, 2
  b. 3, 4
  c. 2, 3, 4
  d. 1, 2, 3

Question 2

Which of the following is the largest group of agents associated with drug-induced interstitial lung disease?
 
  a. Anticancer agents
  b. Cardiovascular agents
  c. Antibiotics agents
  d. Antiinflammatory agents


chevyboi1976

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Myasthenia gravis is a condition where there is interference with acetylcholine transmission. This causes weakness of voluntary muscles.

Answer to Question 2

A
Anticancer (chemotherapeutic) agents exceed the other categories in contributing to drug-induced ILD.


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