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gbarreiro

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on: Jun 27, 2018
This type of seizure is characterized by prolonged muscle contractions or a stiffening of the body.
 
  a. Tonic
  b. Tonic-clonic
  c. Grand mal
  d. Myoclonic

Question 2

Status epilepticus:
 
  a. can last more than 30 minutes.
  b. is a medical emergency.
  c. can last more than 45 minutes.
  d. both A and b.
  e. both b and c.


BUTTHOL369

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d


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