Your patient is a 17-year-old female who presents with an altered mental status. Friends report that she suddenly cried out, began twitching, then was unresponsive for several minutes. You suspect this patient experienced a:

A) generalized seizure. B) stroke.
C) drug overdose. D) diabetic emergency.


A

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The term "holistic" has its roots in what ancient language?

a. Latin b. English c. Greek d. French

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Which of the following is NOT true about radiographs?

a. Heat and moisture can damage them. b. They should be stored in a cool, dark place. c. Envelopes must have identification on outside and on the x-ray. d. Films are the property of the patient.

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If treatment of Wernicke's encephalopathy is delayed, a type of __________ may develop

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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