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In this condition, ACHesterase inhibitor (Edrophonium) reverses weakness.

Myasthenia Gravis

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What % is considered significant?

10% decrement

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In this condition, antibodies block ACH receptors at postsynaptic neuromuscular junction of skeletal muscles

Myasthenia Gravis

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This condition is caused by deficiency in presynaptic ACH release.

Botulinum toxin/Eaton- Lambert Myasthenic Syndrome

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This condition is caused by deficiency in ACH storage, mobilization, re-synthesis and as muscle weakness in NEWBORN.

Congenital Myasthenia

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Which NMJ condition is associated with very low CMAP amplitude on NCS?

Eaton-Lamberg Myasthenic syndrome

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This condition of general weakness and fatique is associated with thymoma

Myasthenia Gravis

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This substance can cause Descending weakness ( CN muscles-> shoulders->feet).

Botulinum toxin

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This terminology describes the phenomenon when there is so much jitter that the second potential doesn't show up.

Blocking

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Which NMJ is associated with dry mouth, metallic taste, constipation, erectile dysfunction?

Eaton-Lamberg Syndrome

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In this phenomenon, increased CMAP amplitudes are seen with repetitive stimulation (after subsequent stimulation) due to better SYNCHRONY of muscle fibers action potentials.

Pseudofacilitation

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Which NMJ condition is associated with reduced MEPP amplitudes?

Myasthenia Gravis

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Which NMJ disorder usually spares bulbar and extraoccular muscles?

Eaton-Lamberg Syndrome

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