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AED Adverse Effects Flashcards

1
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Which 3 drugs would be inappropriate if a pt has hyponatremia?

A

Carbamazepine, Eslicarbazepine, Oxcarbazepine

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Which drug causes hypothyroidism if chronically used?

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Eslicarbazepine

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3
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Which 2 drugs cause aggression?

A

Brivaracetam and Perampanel

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4
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Which drug causes skin thickening?

A

Phenytoin

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5
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Which drug causes gingival hyperplasia?

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Phenytoin

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Which drug causes hirsutism?

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Phenytoin

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7
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Which drug causes hyperactivity?

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Phenobarbital

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8
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Which 2 drugs cause pedal edema as idiosyncratic side effects?

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Gabapentin and pregabalin

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Which drug would be inappropriate if pt has low platelets?

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Pregabalin

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10
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Pt has 2nd or 3rd degree AV block. Which 2 drugs should you NOT give?

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Eslicarbazepine and Lacosamide

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Pt comes into hospital for partial onset seizure. Pt’s medical history includes Afib. Which drug should you avoid?

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Lacosamide

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12
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Which drug can cause kidney stones with chronic use?

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Topiramate

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13
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A female pt presents to hospital due to seizure. She has PCOS and therefore struggles with weight and menstrual irregularities. Whch drug is inappropriate?

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Valproate/valproic acid

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14
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Permanent vision loss can be a side effect of:

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Vigabatrin

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15
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Which drug has the potential to cause status ellipticus?

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Rufinamide

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16
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Which 2 drug classes cause more sedation and cognitive impairment?

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Barbiturates and sodium channel inhibitors

17
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Which newer AED causes substantial cognitive impairment?

A

Topiramate

18
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Name 9 drugs that can cause rash

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Carbamazepine, Eslicarbazepine, Ethosuximide, Lacosamide, Oxcarbazepine, Phenobarbital, Phenytoin, Primidone, Lamotrigine

19
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Which 4 drugs are known to cause osteomalacia/osteoporosis as side effects?

A

Carbmazepine, Phenytoin, Phenobarbital, Valproate/valproic acid

20
Q

Name 2 AEDs that an cause hepatotoxicity

A

Primidone, Valproate/valproic acid

21
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Which 5 drugs can cause behavioural problems?

A

Ethosuximide, Levetiracetam, Phenobarbital, Phenytoin, Primidone

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