The patient is experiencing eye muscle weakness and mild limb muscle weakness as part of the exacerbation of his myasthenia gravis
To achieve the greatest possibility of remission, the primary care provider chose to place the pa-tient on a treatment regimen of prednisone used in conjunction with:
a. Azathioprine
b. Cyclosporine
c. Cyclophosphamide
d. Pyridostigmine
ANS: D
Pyridostigmine is the initial drug of choice for nonprogressive eye muscle weakness and mild limb muscle weakness. When used in conjunction with prednisone, it increases the possibility of remission and is likely the most effective treatment regimen.
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