You are called to a residence to assess a child. The panicked parents state that their 3-year-old son was playing with his brother when he suddenly "blanked out" and would not respond to them for several seconds. When asked, they deny any convulsing-like movement as well as a history of medical problems. Based on this description, you would be suspicious of what type of seizure?

A) Febrile
B) Simple partial
C) Grand mal
D) Absence

D

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a. qualitative b. quantitative c. questionable d. problematic

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The purpose of medical professional organizations is to

A) define the laws of the profession. B) punish medical professionals for breaking the law. C) set ethical standards for practice within the profession. D) determine salaries and benefits for medical professionals.

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