wake-promoting agent

a stimulant pill that contains caffeine as the active ingredient and can be obtained without a doctor’s prescription. It usually contains approximately 100 mg of caffeine, equivalent to the amount in one cup of regular coffee or two cups of strong tea. Formerly known colloquially as a keep-awake pill.

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July 27th 2024

Luria–Nebraska Neuropsychological Battery (LNNB)

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