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This is the main mechanism of action of valproic acid. Although it is indicated for absence seizures, ethosuxamide is preferred. +
In this type of defense, the individual copes with stress by engaging in actions rather than reflecting upon internal feelings. An example would be a person becoming suddenly focused in studies, sports after losing a parent/sibling to avoid dealing with the emotional loss. +
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Amiodarone cause cytochrome P450 inhibition, and warfarin is the drug to be monitored and reduced. +
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Prothrombin time (PT) and INR are mandatory to order after 7 weeks, to detect the interaction effect between amiodarone and warfarin, which may lead to fatal bleeding. +
D corresponds to phase 3 of the ventricular action potential. Phase 3 is characterized by a rapid repolarization caused by the closure of the calcium channels and opening of the slow voltage gated potassium channel. +
D corresponds to phase 3 of the ventricular action potential. Phase 3 is characterized by a rapid repolarization caused by the closure of the calcium channels and opening of the slow voltage gated potassium channel. Quinidine affects phase 0 of the ventricular action potential. +
Naproxen is typically associated with chronic analgesic nephropathy but usually manifests first as papillary necrosis. +
The physician should recommend that the patient informs the sexual partner for work-up and treatment, but the physician may not violate the right to patient's confidentiality. +
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is an X-linked frameshift mutation caused by the deletion of segments of the dystrophin gene. +
Law enforcement officers require a valid court issued warrant that should be presented to the physician in order to justify disclosing confidential patient information. +
This is a medical sign which describes a pulse that is bounding and forceful, as if it were the hitting of a water hammer that was causing the pulse. This is often seen in conditions like aortic regurgitation. +
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Amiodarone-induced hypothyroidism (AIH) is cause of this thyroid function abnormality. +
Administration of diuretics is generally avoided to prevent worsening of the central venous pressure. +
'''Correct'''-Acute steroid induced myopathy should be considered in patients who begin to have generalized muscle weakness, elevated serum creatinine kinase levels and myoglobinuria around 1 week after the start of steroid treatment. +