Myasthenia Gravis

As a new nurse, you have had clients with Myasthenia Gravis (MG) and are concerned about their level of understanding of the disease process. You have taken on the task of developing a teaching pamphlet to provide clear discharge instructions including information on the disease, support resources, medication teaching, and signs and symptoms of Myasthenic Crisis. You will include the following information in the pamphlet.

1. Describe the disease process for MG.
2. List (2) local community resources available that can provide support such as:
3. Nutrition.
4. Transportation.
5. Psychosocial needs such as support groups.
6. Include medication administration instructions and the importance of timing of medication delivery.
7. Include signs of symptoms of Myasthenic Crisis and when to notify health care provider.

Its a pamphlet answering the questions as above.

Answer preview

• Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America is another entity that welcomes patients to the MG community for support (n.d.).

Medication Administration Instructions

• MG patients require treatment that improves muscle strength.
• According to the NIH (2023), anticholinesterase medications involving active agents like pyridostigmine slow the acetylcholine’s malfunction, enhance neuromuscular transmission, and strengthen the muscles.
• Further, immunosuppressive drugs such as prednisone suppress abnormal antibodies, thus strengthening muscles.
• Considering concerns regarding the side effects of these medications, careful monitoring, and timely administration is important to mitigate the risk of triggering a myasthenic crisis.

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