When the Drug Level of a Seizure Control Drug Drops

question 8

Multiple Choice

When the drug level of a seizure control drug drops, thus lowering the seizure threshold, then the patient may experience what is referred to as a ____ seizure.

• A) breakthrough
• B) threshold
• C) low drug
• D) tolerance

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Conversion Formula

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