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Anticonvulsants Flashcards

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Clonazepam

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Anticonvulsants

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Diazepam

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Anticonvulsants

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Fosphenytoin

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Anticonvulsants

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4
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Levetiracetam

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Anticonvulsants

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5
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Phenytoin sodium

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Anticonvulsants

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Phenobarbital

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Anticonvulsants

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7
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Primidone

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Anticonvulsants

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8
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Magnesium sulfate

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Anticonvulsants

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9
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Valproic acid

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Anticonvulsants

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10
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Carbamazepine

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Anticonvulsants

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11
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Ethosuximide

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Anticonvulsants

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12
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Gabapentin

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Anticonvulsants

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13
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Lamotrigine

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Anticonvulsants

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14
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Topiramate

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Anticonvulsants

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general action of Anticonvulsants

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decreases flow of calcium and sodium across neuronal membranes

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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
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Side effects of Anticonvulsants

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  • CV depression
  • Respiratory depression
  • Agranulocytosis
  • Aplastic anemia

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