In myasthenia gravis which of the following would be affected first?

A 29-year-old Jennifer Jareau presents with possible Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), which of the following should be recommended to make a diagnosis?

A 90-kg (198-lb) 28-year-old male patient has myasthenia gravis. Bedside spirometry has found his VC to be 759 mL and NIF –17 cm H2O. Vital signs show a respiratory rate of 33 breaths/min, a heart rate of 127/minute, and blood pressure of 164/96 mm Hg. What should the respiratory therapist recommend?

Which of the following are recommended to increase low PaO2 associated with ARDS? 1. Aerosolized bronchodilator medications 2. Inverse I:E ratio 3. Chest percussion 4. Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP)      

Which of the following are current ventilatory strategies in the treatment of ARDS? 1. Large tidal volume 2. Small tidal volume 3. Rapid respiratory rates 4. Slow respiratory rates

Which of the following should be recommended to treat Myasthenia Gravis?

Which of the following are among the treatment options for the patient with myasthenia gravis? 1. antibiotic 2. Plasmapheresis 3. Thymectomy 4. Mechanical ventilation

Some of the first symptoms of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) include which of the following?

Match the following diseases.

Dr. Lecter presents to the ER with chest pain, decreased chest expansion, dyspnea, cough, cyanotic. Assessment notes increased RR, HR, BP. CXR notes a tracheal shift to the effected side, Meniscus sign, and blunting of the costophrenic angle. What is the most likely diagnosis?