Anticonvulsants

Question 1

Phenobarbital ( barbiturates)

Nclex tips-____ BP and _______

What may be needed?

Answer 1

Nclex tips-decrease BP and respirations

Vitamin d supplement maybe needed

Question 2

( Phenytoin)

1. Do not give with ____, do not take with ___control (they will not work).
2. If you are giving this medication ___, you only get with __

Answer 2

1. Do not give with food, do not take with oral birth control (they will not work).
2. If you are giving this medication IV, you only get with NS

Question 3

(Valproic acid)

• _____
• Watch for ____

May cause ?

Answer 3

• Hepatotoxic
• Watch for abdominal cramping

May cause suicidal thoughts

Question 4

Valium ( diazepam)

1. This is a ____ medication they can also be used for ___
2. This is the drug of choice for ___

Answer 4

1. This is a psych medication they can also be used for seizures
2. This is the drug of choice for status epilepticus

Question 5

In general, all anti-convulsants do 6 things

1. Can become ____ in the body system
2. Causes ____
3. Should not be taken with ____; This will decrease ____
4. Elevate The blood _____
5. May change the urine to a light ____ color, but is not dangerous to the patient
6. Will still allow the patient to have a ______ despite being on medication watch for them!

Answer 5

1. Can become toxic in the body system
2. Causes drowsiness
3. Should not be taken with antacids; This will decrease absorption
4. Elevate The blood glucose
5. May change the urine to a light rust color, but is not dangerous to the patient
6. Which do you allow the patient to have a seizure despite being on medication watch for them!

Question 6

If you’re patient is on AN anticonvulsant Initiate

Answer 6

Seizure precautions

Question 7

Gabapentin

Answer 7

1. ) May cause memory loss
2. ) don’t take with antacids
3. ) will help with symptoms of restless leg syndrome