Which of the following symptoms are characteristic of a myasthenic crisis? Select all that apply
a. Sudden onset of muscular weakness
b. Inability to swallow or speak
c. Sudden respiratory distress
d. Diarrhea
e. Abdominal cramping
f. Bradycardia
g. Papillary constriction
ANS: A, B, C
Sudden onset of muscular weakness, inability to swallow or speak, and sudden respiratory dis-tress are all symptoms characteristic of myasthenic crisis, whereas the other symptoms are char-acteristic of cholinergic crisis.
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