Drugs used to treat epilepsy are known as ________ drugs because epilepsy is characterized by seizures or convulsions

Fill in the blank with the right word.


Answer: anticonvulsant

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A choledocholithotomy is cutting into the common bile duct to remove a stone

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The temperature 0 K is referred to as ____.

A. absolute zero B. absolute minimum C. theoretical maximum D. formula zero

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Which of the following is NOT true about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?

A. It refers to the underdevelopment of the muscles on the spinal column that leads to nerve softening and weakness. B. Literally, the hardening of the nerve cells on the sides of the spine leading to the loss of muscle tissue from the disease. C. It is a degenerative disease of the central nervous system causing loss of muscle control. D. It is abbreviated as ALS. E. It is commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, after the famous baseball player was diagnosed with it in 1939.

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