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sheilaspns

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on: Jul 3, 2018
You are at the scene of a patient with a decreased level of consciousness that is having repetitive twitching of the left arm. This type of activity is BEST described as a/an:
 
  a. Generalized tonicclonic seizure
  b. Status epilepticus
  c. Complex, partial seizure
  d. Absence seizure

Question 2

What are special proteins that attack invading organisms called?
 
  A) Antibodies B) Antigens C) White blood cells D) Red blood cells


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jgranad15

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: a. This is a generalized seizure.
b. Status epilepticus is best described as two or more seizures, or a seizure lasting 30 minutes or more, without an intervening period of consciousness.
c. Correct.
d. An absence seizure is a generalized seizure.

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sheilaspns

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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