Anti-Seizure Medications Quiz

Question 1

Drug of choice for status epilepticus

Answer 1

Lorazepam (Ativan)

Question 2

Benzodiazepines

Answer 2

• Lorazepam (Ativan)
• clonazepam (Klonopin)
• diazepam (Valium)

Question 3

AE of Benzodiazepines

Answer 3

Potential for dependence and withdrawal symptoms, teach about how abrupt withdrawal may precipitate seizures

Question 4

carbamazepine (tegretol)

Answer 4

• Similar to phenytoin (dilantin)

- Related to tricyclic antidepressants

Question 5

ethosuximide (zarontin)

Answer 5

Drug of choice for ABSENCE seizures

Question 6

Anti-seizure medications ENHANCE

Answer 6

Activity of GABA - a major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain

Question 7

Anti-seizure medications INHIBIT

Answer 7

Glutamate, a major excitatory neurotransmitter

Question 8

Drug of choice to tx tonic-clonic seizures

Answer 8

lorazepam (Ativan)

Question 9

Used to treat and prevent reoccurrence of seizures

Answer 9

phenytoin (dilantin)

Question 10

Side effects of anti-seizure meds

Answer 10

CNS effects - drowsiness
GI effects - N/V anorexia
Gingival hyperplasia (dilantin)

Question 11

Major AE of phenytoin (Dilantin)

Answer 11

Gingival hyperplasia