ch 53 Flashcards
goal of pharmacological treatment seizures
prevent, reduce number, reduce intensity
diazepam and lorazepam are:
benzodiazepines
AEs of this drug class include:
- depression
- confusion
- restlessness
**tolerance/dependance easily developed
benzodiazepines
AEs of this drug class include:
- depression
- confusion
- restlessness
**tolerance/dependance easily developed
benzodiazepines
gabapentin is a
gamma-aminobutyric acid
gabapentin is used to treat
neuropathic pain, partial seizures
phenytoin is a
hydantoin
osteoporosis can result fro long-term use of
hydantoins
hydantoins are contraindicated in patients with
bradycardia
patient teaching for _____ include:
- don’t stop abruptly
- serum drug monitoring regularly
- change positions slowly
- use 2 forms contraception
- dont drink alcohol/take other CNS depressants with these drugs
antiepileptics
patient teaching for ______ include:
- don’t operate machinery with CNS depressant
- can worsen symptoms if combined with other CNS depressants
- take with food to reduce GI upset
muscle relaxants