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on: Jul 2, 2018
What condition would the EMT recognize as a neurological deficit?
 
  A) Hypoglycemia
  B) Paralysis
  C) Constricted pupil
  D) Headache

Question 2

The principal mechanism of action of phenytoin (Dilantin) in treating status seizures is the:
 
  A) blocking of GABA receptor sites to prevent further cellular activity in the CNS.
  B) influx of calcium ions through calcium channels to enhance depolarization.
  C) blocking of acetylcholine receptor sites at the neuromuscular junction to prevent convulsions.
  D) prevention of sodium ions entering the cell by closing sodium channels.
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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D


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