The drug of choice for childhood absence seizures is:

A. GABA
B. hydantoin
C. valproic acid
D. phenytoin


c
Rationale: Valproic acid is the drug of choice to treat childhood absence seizures, symptomatic and idiopathic generalized seizures, and juvenile myoclonic epilepsy.

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In the 1950s, what term previously used for a legitimate massage establishment became permanently associated with a house of prostitution?

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Applying the 15% rule results in a change in ________ and in density.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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