During which phase of the grand mal seizure would the tonic-clonic movements be seen?
a. prodromal
b. convulsive
c. postictal
d. none of the above
b. convulsive
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A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
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A) diffuse wheezing. B) pupillary dilation. C) hypoventilation. D) increased salivation.
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A) Trigeminal neuralgia B) Phantom limb pain C) Chronic muscle pain D) Traumatic tooth fracture