The nurse is assisting with administering a Tensilon test to a patient with ptosis. If the test is positive for myasthenia gravis, what outcome does the nurse know will occur?

The nurse is assisting with administering a Tensilon test to a patient with ptosis. If the test is positive for myasthenia gravis, what outcome does the nurse know will occur?

The nurse is assisting with administering a Tensilon test to a patient with ptosis. If the test is positive for myasthenia gravis, what outcome does the nurse know will occur?


a) Thirty seconds after administration, the facial weakness and ptosis will be relieved for approximately 5 minutes.

b) After administration of the medication, there will be no change in the status of the ptosis or facial weakness.

c) Eight hours after administration, the acetylcholinesterase begins to regenerate the available acetylcholine and will relieve symptoms.

d) The patient will have recovery of symptoms for at least 24 hours after the administration of the Tensilon.



Answer: Thirty seconds after administration, the facial weakness and ptosis will be relieved for approximately 5 minutes.