William, an 80-year-old epileptic patient, is being treated for absence seizures. When left alone, William often forgets to take his medicine in time or consumes more than the required dosage. To prevent this, William's medicine intake is monitored by his son who has a regular day job. Which of the following drugs would be the most convenient to use?
A. Lorazepam
B. Ethosuximide
C. Topiramate
D. Diazepam
Answer: B
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____________________ is total separation of the layers of a wound with internal viscera protruding through the incision
Fill in the blank with correct word.