Which neurotransmitter is inhibited in panic disorders?
a. Norepinephrine
b. Serotonin
c. Dopamine
d. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
Ans: d. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
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The following order was written for a child weighing 66 lbs
Order: Morphine 0.2 mg/kg p.o. q.6h p.r.n, pain. How many milligrams should the child receive per day?