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Your patient is a 6 year old with known epilepsy. During her session, she has an episode where she exhibits an uncharacteristic blank stare and her right index finger begins to tap. What sort of seizure activity is this?   

What affects do glucocorticoids have on glucose metabolism?  

Pilocarpine, a direct-acting cholinergic stimulant, could be used to treat which of the following? 

 How does the ionization of a drug impact its pharmacokinetics?

Which of the following statements is true concerning nutrition of articular cartilage?  

Which of the following is a sign of benzodiazepine withdrawal? 

What is the primary characteristic of orphan drugs?  

For a generic drug to establish Bioequivalence, all of the following must be met except which one? 

Calculate the bolus dose of Dantrolene in mg for a 350 pound patient. (Answer in a whole number)

A patient is given propofol and succinylcholine for induction of general anesthesia. After a multiple unsuccessful and difficult attempts at intubation, a glidescope arrives. It has been four minutes so repeated doses of propofol and succinylcholine are administered. What potential side effect may occur?