The Word Seizure Means

question 33

Multiple Choice

The word seizure means

• A)an event due to excessive electrical activity in the brain
• B)a state of muscle contraction
• C)contraction
• D)simulation of smooth muscles
• E)pertaining to sensation

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Definitions:

Respiratory Depression

A condition characterized by reduced drive to breathe, often as a result of medication or neurological issues, leading to inadequate ventilation and oxygenation.

Morphine Sulfate

A potent opioid analgesic drug used to relieve severe pain by acting directly on the central nervous system.

Cheyne-Stokes Respirations

A pattern of breathing that cycles between deep, rapid breaths and periods of apnea, often associated with heart failure or brain injuries.

Biot's Breathing

A pattern of breathing characterized by groups of quick, shallow breaths followed by regular or irregular periods of apnea; often associated with brain damage or brain pressure.