Which lumbar location is typically accessed for lumbar puncture?
L2-3
L5-S1
L3-4
L1-2
L3-4
Rationale: The spinal cord terminates at the conus medularis which is typically around L1 . To be safe to avoid puncture, the L3-4 area is accessed.
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Use the drug label to identify specific drug information in the questions that follow. 
What is the manufacturer's name?
What will be an ideal response?
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