At the cellular level, the treatment of seizures is generally accomplished by ________ the influx of ________ ions into the neural cells

A) enhancing; potassium
B) inhibiting; potassium
C) inhibiting; sodium and calcium
D) enhancing; sodium and calcium


C

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A) Place the patient supine and suction for 15 seconds before applying oxygen with a nonrebreather mask. B) Turn the patient onto her side and suction until the airway is clear. C) Insert an oral airway, apply a bag-valve-mask device, then suction the airway. D) Use abdominal thrusts to clear the airway.

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Where are most of the plasma procoagulant proteins produced?

a. Liver b. Megakaryocytes c. Endothelial cells d. Spleen

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Perhaps the most neglected area of fitness and wellness of firefighters is ____.

A. weight lifting B. core training C. cardiovascular fitness D. nutritional balance

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The best way to deal with a coworker who is having a bad day is to ________.

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