The drug of choice for childhood absence seizures is:
A) GABA
B) hydantoin
C) valproic acid
D) phenytoin
C) valproic acid
Valproic acid is the drug of choice to treat childhood absence seizures, symptomatic and idiopathic generalized seizures, and juvenile myoclonic epilepsy.
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What is an oxidizing acid?
a. A substance whose molecules possess only carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms b. A substance that produces hydroxide ions, or OH-, when it is dissolved in water c. A substance that consists of molecules having atoms of hydrogen, an identifying nonmetal like chlorine, sulfur, or phosphorus, and sometimes oxygen d. Any acid that participates in a chemical reaction as an oxidizing agent
Patient forms should be completed in a consistent manner to allow for:
a. quick billing. b. multiple individuals to complete data entry. c. ease in finding information. d. identification of the patient.