If a patient with myasthenia gravis is given edrophonium, what response would be expected?
a. Diaphragmatic strength will increase for 12 to 24 hours.
b. Strength will temporarily improve for 10 minutes.
c. Muscle strength will increase for 48 to 72 hours.
d. Muscle strength will decrease for 10 minutes.
B
If a patient with myasthenia gravis is given edrophonium (Tensilon?), his or her muscle strength will improve for a short time. The effect lasts only about 10 minutes.
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