Which of the following drugs is used in the control of status epilepticus?
a. oral diazepam
b. intravenous diazepam
c. gabapentin
d. phenytoin
b. Diazepam (Valium) administered intravenously (IV) is the drug of choice in status epilepticus and in alcoholic-related seizures.
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A. Ebola B. Helicobacter pylori C. Candida albicans D. Escherichia coli
Three-year-old Tyler's parents report that he has had a runny nose and a mild cough for the last several days. They brought him to the clinic because the coughing has become "terrible" during the past 24 hours. While getting the history from the parents, you notice a "whoop" sound as Tyler inhales after a severe coughing spell. Which of the following diseases is the most probable cause of Tyler's cough?
A. Tetanus B. Diphtheria C. Croup D. Rubella E. Pertussis
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A utilitarian would not manage the distribution of organs by:
A. banning the Rule of Rescue and using impartial criteria for the allocation of organs. B. giving no patient a second organ transplant of the same organ when other patients need the organ. C. requiring people who obtain organs to in turn declare themselves organ donors. D. giving preference to the sickest patients. E. assuming that each organ saves a life and by not giving one person four organs from one cadaver, but giving four people one organ.