Escape Room ch 9 patho

Myasthenia Gravis

Which disease has acetylcholine receptors that are impaired or destroyed by IgG autoantibodies?

Huntington's Disease

What disease has degeneration of neurons leading to atrophy of the brain?

Parkinson's Disease

What disease is a progressive destruction of substantia nigra leading to a loss of dopamine?

Multiple Sclerosis

What disease is a demyelination of the brain, spinal cord and neurons that results in slowing or stopping nerve impulses?

Alzheimer's Disease

Which disease is the most common form of dementia?

Huntington's Disease

Which disease has clients who die from suicide?

• ptosis

• hoarseness

• difficulty rising from a chair

manifestations of Myasthenia Gravis

Huntington's Disease

Which disease is caused by a genetic defect that worsens with each generation?

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Which disease has the following early manifestations: hand weakness, foot drop, and slurred speech?

Parkinson's Disease

Which disease has the manifestation of tremors at rest that decrease with purposeful movement?

1. forgetfulness

2. confusion

3. dementia

the 3 stages of Alzheimer's Disease

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Which disease affects a client's ability to speak, breathe, swallow and chew resulting in death within 5 years of diagnosis?