Consider these three drugs: divalproex (Depakote), carbamazepine (Tegretol), gabapentin (Neurontin). Which drug also belongs with this group?
a. clonazepam (Klonopin)
b. lamotrigine (Lamictal)
c. risperidone (Risperdal)
d. aripiprazole (Abilify)
B
The drugs in the stem of the question are all anticonvulsant drugs. Lamotrigine (Lamictal) is also an anticonvulsant. Clonazepam (Klonopin) is an anxiolytic drug. Aripiprazole (Abilify) and risperidone (Risperdal) are antipsychotic drugs.
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Complete the following ECG criteria for third-degree AV block:
Rhythm ________________________________________ Rate ________________________________________ P waves ________________________________________ PR interval ________________________________________ QRS duration ________________________________________ Fill in the blanks with correct word
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