ch 18 drugs used for seizure disorders Flashcards
1
Q
what does Hydantoin do?
A
raises the seizure threshold.
2
Q
what can Hydantoin therapy cause?
A
gingival hyperplasia
3
Q
postictal state
A
characteristic of generalized tonic clonic seizures
4
Q
Hydantoins may?
A
elevate blood sugar levels
patients with diabetes will most likely experience hyperglycemia
5
Q
side effects of hydantoin therapy?
A
hunger diarrhea and pupil dilation
6
Q
potential adverse effects of hydantoin therapy?
A
constipation and nystagmus
7
Q
How is phenytoin (Dilantin) given through IV?
A
pheytoin should not be mixed with other medications or added to other IV solutions because a precipitate will form.
