Anitseizure

Question 1

Status Epilepticus

Answer 1

a sx lasting over 5min with no period of rest

Question 2

what meds are used to treat status epilepticus

Answer 2

phenobarbital
clonazepam
phenotonin

Question 3

What meds are used for absent sz

Answer 3

succinimides

Question 4

what is an absent sz

Answer 4

abrupt LOC for ~ 5 sec
3y/o>adolescent
no muscle contraction

Question 5

Tonic clonic sz is

Answer 5

contraction of muscles followed by postictal period

Question 6

myoclonic sz

Answer 6

generalized sz

Question 7

T or F sz meds can affect the fetus

Answer 7

T risk v benefit

Question 8

Hydantonins

Answer 8

Phenytoin

Question 9

Action of Phenytoin

Answer 9

stabilize nerve membranes/decrease excitability

Question 10

Contraindications of phenytoin

Answer 10

allergy

Question 11

Caution of phenytoin

Answer 11

elderly/debilitated pt
renal/liver impair
depression/psychosis

Question 12

ADE of phenytoin

Answer 12

CNS depressed
cardiac arrhythmias
hypoTN
SEVERE HEPATOTOXICITY

Question 13

What is a common ADE for all sz meds

Answer 13

urinary retention
except GABA and Succinimides

Question 14

What should not be taken with any antisz med

Answer 14

alcohol

Question 15

What barituates are used for sz

Answer 15

phenobarbitol
primidone

Question 16

ADE of benzos/barbituates

Answer 16

drowsy
decreased HR and BP
DYSPNEA/SLOWED BREATHING

Question 17

BBW for Benzos/Barbituates

Answer 17

profound sedation > no breathing >coma >death

Question 18

What benzos work for sz

Answer 18

clonazepam
diazepam

Question 19

Succinimides

Answer 19

-suximides

Question 20

ADE succinimides

Answer 20

CNS depress
Bone Marrow Suppress
SJS

Question 21

What should not be given with Succinimides

Answer 21

Primidone, they make primidone not work

Question 22

Gaba Modulators

Answer 22

valproic acidA

Question 23

Action of valproic acid

Answer 23

decrease normal electricity of brain

Question 24

Indication of GABA mods

Answer 24

myoclonic sz

Question 25

Cautions of GABA

Answer 25

hepatic/renal impair

Question 26

Contras of GABA

Answer 26

allergy

Question 27

ADE of GABA

Answer 27

CNS depress livertoxic pancreatitis

Question 28

What is a MAJOR GABA Mod ADE

Answer 28

DRESS Drug Rxn w/ Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms

Question 29

Carbamazepine

Answer 29

BBW = serious skin rxn

Question 30

Lamotrigine

Answer 30

BBW: serious skin rxn

Question 31

Levetriaetam

Answer 31

Keppra BBW: serious skin rxn can be given to pt w/ liver impairment

Question 32

Topiramate

Answer 32

can cause serious skin rxns

Question 33

Indications of Other sz drugs

Answer 33

sz

Question 34

Abs contras for all sz meds

Answer 34

allergy

Question 35

ADE for all sz meds

Answer 35

CNS depressents