Anticonvulsants

Question 1

Adjunctive therapy

Answer 1

Used with something else to achieve desired effect

Question 2

Potassium Bromide (anticonvulsant) is used _______________ with barbiturates to achieve better seizure control

Answer 2

Adjunctively

Question 3

potassium bromide as an anticonvulsant can be given as a sole agent, but does not work as well as when it is given with __________________

Answer 3

Phenobarbital

Question 4

Potassium bromide (anticonvulsant) is _______________ safe since there is no _______________ metabolism of the drug

Answer 4

Liver safe
No hepatic metabolism

Question 5

Potassium bromide (anticonvulsant) has a long half life and takes a long time to reach a steady state, what are three side effects/ special concerns

Answer 5

1. Electrolyte problems (potassium)
2. Emesis (given orally)
3. Gloves should be worn

Question 6

Mechanism of Benzodiazepines (as an anticonvulsant)

Answer 6

Potentiates (stimulates the release of) GABA

Question 7

GABA is an __________________
_____________________ that decreases excitability and stabilizes nerve cell membranes.

Answer 7

GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter

Question 8

What are the effects of GABA and therefore the effects of Benzodiazepines?
(3 referring to seizure control)

Answer 8

Anticonvulsant
Skeletal Muscle Relaxation
Antianxiety

Question 9

Benzodiazepines are a class ________ controlled substance.

Answer 9

C-IV

Question 10

Benzodiazepines come in what 2 forms?

Answer 10

Enteral
Parenteral