A patient in ____ develops profound motor weakness to the point where the patient cannot maintain a gag reflex.

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The described symptoms indicate a myasthenic crisis, which is a complication of myasthenia gravis where there is significant muscle weakness including respiratory and swallowing muscles, making it difficult to maintain breathing and gag reflex. Hemiparesis, amyotrophy, and pleural effusion are not typically associated with these symptoms.

A Patient in ____ Develops Profound Motor Weakness to the Point