Megan Has Experienced What Appears to Be a Seizure

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Essay

Megan has experienced what appears to be a seizure. So, the doctor affixes electrodes to Megan's scalp in order to obtain a recording of her brain waves and determine whether her brain waves are showing a seizure pattern. The doctor is using a technique known as a(n)__________.

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Definitions:

Epinephrine Hydrochloride

A medication used to treat severe allergic reactions; it's a form of adrenaline in a hydrochloride salt form.

Bretylium Tosylate

A medication previously used to treat ventricular arrhythmias but is not commonly utilized due to its side effects and availability of better alternatives.

Lidocaine Hydrochloride

A local anesthetic used to numb tissue in a specific area, also treating certain types of irregular heartbeats.

Naloxone

A medication used to counter the effects of opioid overdose, rapidly reversing its dangerous consequences.