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NREMT Advanced EMT Practice Test #3

Category - EMT-I/99

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Diazepam is an effective agent to control seizures. What part of the brain does diazepam effect?

Nucleus Ambiguus
Hypoglossal Nucleus
Motor Cortex
Cerebellum

Explanation

Answer - C - Diazepam affects the motor cortex of the brain to control seizures. Diazepam suppresses the spread of seizure activity. Diazepam is in the drug class known as benzodiazepines. After administering diazepam, it is not unusual to observe drowsiness or decreases in blood pressure or respiratory rate.

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