Why are the drugs neostigmine (Prostigmin) and pyridostigmine (Mestinon) helpful to the person with myasthenia gravis?
a. Improves speech
b. Improves visual disturbances
c. Reduces pain
d. Promotes nerve impulse transmission
ANS: D
Prostigmine and Mestinon improve the nerve impulses and alleviate the symptoms.
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