A series of two or more generalized motor seizures without an intervening period of consciousness is known as:

A) status epilepticus.
B) hypertonic seizures.
C) a complex partial seizure.
D) a petit mal seizure.


A

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Where are the peripheral chemoreceptors located? 1. In the arch of the aorta 2. In the bifurcations of carotid arteries 3. On the ventrolateral surfaces of the medulla

a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 only c. 2 and 3 only d. 1 and 3 only

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By law, for-profit organizations can use "extra" money to:

a. Pay bonuses to personnel. b. Pay dividends to stockholders. c. Fund improvements. d. All of the above

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You respond to a call for a 39-year-old female with an altered mental status. Your primary assessment reveals that she is conscious but confused, has a heart rate of 88 beats/min, and has respirations of 22 breaths/min with adequate tidal volume. After administering supplemental oxygen, you should:

A. start an IV and assess her blood glucose level. B. perform a focused history and physical exam. C. start an IV and administer 50% dextrose (D50). D. start an IV and administer 2 mg of naloxone.

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