Anticonvulsants Flashcards
1
Q
Clonazepam
A
Anticonvulsants
2
Q
Diazepam
A
Anticonvulsants
3
Q
Fosphenytoin
A
Anticonvulsants
4
Q
Levetiracetam
A
Anticonvulsants
5
Q
Phenytoin sodium
A
Anticonvulsants
6
Q
Phenobarbital
A
Anticonvulsants
7
Q
Primidone
A
Anticonvulsants
8
Q
Magnesium sulfate
A
Anticonvulsants
9
Q
Valproic acid
A
Anticonvulsants
10
Q
Carbamazepine
A
Anticonvulsants
11
Q
Ethosuximide
A
Anticonvulsants
12
Q
Gabapentin
A
Anticonvulsants
13
Q
Lamotrigine
A
Anticonvulsants
14
Q
Topiramate
A
Anticonvulsants
15
Q
general action of Anticonvulsants
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decreases flow of calcium and sodium across neuronal membranes
16
Q
nursing considerations of Anticonvulsants
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- tolerance occurs long term use
- don’t D/C abruptly
- caution with use of meds that lower seizure threshold
- barbs and benzos also used as anticonvulsants
- increased risk of ADR in OA
17
Q
Side effects of Anticonvulsants
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- CV depression
- Respiratory depression
- Agranulocytosis
- Aplastic anemia
