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AntiConvulsants Class notes Flashcards

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What is Epiepsy

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Group of neurological disorders that are a result of uncontrolled electrical disturbances in the brain

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What are signs/ symptoms of Epilepsy

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Recurrent convulsive seizures, changes in sensation, awareness, and/or behaviour

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What are causes of Epilepsy

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Mostly unknown, however there is a correlation with cerebral trauma, infection, tumors

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What can trigger an Epileptic seizure

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Flashing lights or loud sounds

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What are 2 different types of seizures

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Generalized and Partial

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What is a generalized seizure

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Seizures that begins deep in the brain and impair consciousness

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What are types of generalized seizures

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petit mal, grand mall.

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What is the difference between petit mal and grand mal seizures

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petit mall = 10-30 loss of consciousness

Grand mall = 2-5

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What is a partial seizure

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Begins focally then spreads to other parts of the brain.

person will be conscious during event

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What medication is used to epilepsy

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Antiepileptics

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How do Antiepileptics work

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Inhibiting electrical activity

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What is Parkinson’s

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Progressive neurological condition that affects movement such as walking, talking, and writing

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What is the age group normally affected by Parkinson’s

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60+

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What are signs/sympoms of Parkinson’s

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Resting tremor, slow gait, drooling, emotional instability

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What are Causes of Parkinson’s

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Mostly unknown, however there it is normally an imbalance of neurotransmitters such as a decrease in dopamine and increase in ACH

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What are two types of Anti-Parkinson’s agents

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Anticholinergic and Dopaminergic

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What is MS?

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Chronic, unpredictable disease of CNS, usually demyelination of nerve fibers

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What are signs/ symptoms of MS

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Blurred vison, loss of balance, poor coordination. Permanent or transient

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What is the cause of MS

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Most likely autoimmune disorders

20
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What are MS therapies

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Regular injections (IM or SC) either QD, QOD, or weekly

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What is ADD and ADHD

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Short attention span, hyperactivity, poor concentration

22
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Who is more likely affected by ADD or ADHD

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boys are 10x more likely

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When does ADHD usually present

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usually 7 and younger

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What are the causes of ADHD

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Genetic factor, Biochemical irregularities, perinatal or postnatal injury, or disease

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What are some ways to treat ADD and ADHD

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Psychostimulants

  1. Methylphenidate (ritalin)
  2. Dextroamphetamine (dexedrine)

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