Why Is Status Epilepticus Considered a Medical Emergency

question 64

Multiple Choice

Why is status epilepticus considered a medical emergency?

• A) Because the person loses consciousness
• B) Because of the cerebral hypoxia
• C) Because of head injury during the seizures
• D) Because brain metabolism is decreased

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Definitions:

Pyrimidine

A heterocyclic aromatic organic compound, similar to benzene and pyridine, containing nitrogen atoms at positions 1 and 3 in the ring.

Benzofuran

An organic compound that consists of a fused benzene and furan ring, often serving as a core structure in various pharmaceuticals and organic materials.

Indole

An aromatic heterocyclic organic compound with a bicyclic structure, consisting of a benzene ring fused to pyrrole.

Aromatic

Refers to organic compounds that contain one or more planar rings of atoms with delocalized pi electrons, exhibiting special stability.