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Which spinal nerve branch is NOT correctly matched with the area it serves?

Which muscle is contracted as part of the pupillary light reflex?

The nurse is conducting discharge teaching for a male client with a prescription for magnesium hydroxide 15 mL one time per day. His home medication cup is ounces. How many ounces should he take each dose?

A 31-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department by her partner due to a convulsive episode after an argument. Her partner described the convulsive episode as being abrupt in onset, with asynchronous limb movements, and pelvic thrusting. The patient's eyes were closed throughout the episode and was unresponsive. The event lasted approximately 10-15 minutes, and would consist of bursts of movement followed by pauses, occurring in a stopping-and-starting fashion. The convulsive episode ended abruptly, with complete recovery. The patient said that during the event, she could sometimes hear what people were saying, but was unable to respond. She says she has seizures 2-3 times per week. Physical examination is unremarkable. On videoelectroencephalogram (video-EEG), one of her typical events is recorded, without any abnormality on scalp EEG. What is the most appropriate treatment for this disorder?

Postganglionic neurons of the sympathetic nervous system release the neurotransmitter: