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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A) What site on the bone is fractured? B) What is the laterality? C) Is the tissue a muscle, tendon, ligament, fascia, or other? D) Is the cast removed or repaired by the same individual who applied it?
In the 1950s, what term previously used for a legitimate massage establishment became permanently associated with a house of prostitution?
A) Turkish bath B) Massage parlor C) Massage salon D) Beauty parlor
DRGs are assigned by using an algorithm called a:
a. grouper. b. diagnosis calculator. c. treatment slide. d. computer program.
Applying the 15% rule results in a change in ________ and in density.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).