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You are managing a patient in the PICU with status epilepticus. The FIRST step in management is:

A 13 yr old with known sickle cell disease presented to the ED with new onset seizures, a head CT was performed on the way to the PICU that demonstrated a new ischemic stroke. What is the treatment of choice for this patient? 

the term white-collar crime was coined by which distinguished criminologist?

A 10 year male with a history of congenital adrenal hyperplasia presents with a febrile illness. Which of the following treatments are required?

A client had a history of impulsively acting-out anger by physically striking others. What is the most appropriate intervention for avoiding similar incidents? 

Which of the following is not a strategy for management of acute stroke in the ICU 

If a pregnant woman is choking, instead of giving her the Heimlich (stomach thrusts), it is okay to give her chest thrusts. 

Which is always associated with dementia? 

A noncriminal youth who falls under the jurisdiction of the courts by reason of having engaged in behavior prohibited to minors, such as truancy.

Which one of the following is NOT needed to make a diagnosis of Dementia?