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What Drug Would Be Administered If You Were a Patient

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What drug would be administered if you were a patient in the Val-de-Grace military hospital and the therapeutic goal was to alleviate your agitation and help you become peaceful?


Definitions:

Calcium Channel Blocker

A type of medication that helps lower blood pressure by preventing calcium from entering the cells of the heart and blood vessel walls.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and coordinating information.

Serotonin Dysregulation

A condition wherein the levels, function, or balance of serotonin, a key neurotransmitter in the brain, are abnormal, potentially impacting mood, emotion, and behavior.

Amygdala Dysfunction

Abnormal functioning of the amygdala, a part of the brain involved in emotional processing, which can affect behavior, mood, and responses to stressful stimuli.

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