ch 53 Flashcards

1
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goal of pharmacological treatment seizures

A

prevent, reduce number, reduce intensity

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2
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diazepam and lorazepam are:

A

benzodiazepines

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3
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AEs of this drug class include:
- depression
- confusion
- restlessness
**tolerance/dependance easily developed

A

benzodiazepines

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4
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AEs of this drug class include:
- depression
- confusion
- restlessness
**tolerance/dependance easily developed

A

benzodiazepines

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5
Q

gabapentin is a

A

gamma-aminobutyric acid

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6
Q

gabapentin is used to treat

A

neuropathic pain, partial seizures

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7
Q

phenytoin is a

A

hydantoin

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8
Q

osteoporosis can result fro long-term use of

A

hydantoins

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9
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hydantoins are contraindicated in patients with

A

bradycardia

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10
Q

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

A

antiepileptics

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11
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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

A

muscle relaxants

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