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CNS Part 2 Flashcards

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Focal (partial) seizures

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Only affect one part of the brain/ typically one cerebellar hemisphere

May progress to affect the whole brain

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Generalized seizures

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Subclassifications include tonic-clonic (“grand mal”) and absence

Affects the whole brain

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Barbiturates role in therapy

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Phenobarbital, Primidone

Limited by Side Effects
For resistant seizures as IV therapy
Treats a wide variety of seizure types

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Benzodiazepines role in therapy

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First line for acute termination of seizures / status epilepticus

Long term use- role limited to specific types of seizures

Alcohol withdrawal seizures

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Phenytoin / Fosphenytoin side effects

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Confusion, sedation, nystagmus, ataxia, dysarthria

Toxicity Risk- narrow therapeutic index

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Phenytoin / Fosphenytoin role in therapy

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Acute termination (IV)
Chronic seizure therapy in resistant patients (PO)

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Carbamazepine / Oxcarbazepine side effects

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Dizziness, drowsiness, ataxia, blurred vision, cardiac arrhythmias

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Carbamazepine / Oxcarbazepine role in therapy

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Chronic seizure management (PO)
Off-label: trigeminal neuralgia

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Valproates side effects

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Depakote, valproic acid

GI distress, impaired platelet function

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Valproates role in therapy

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Acute Seizure management (Inpatient)

Chronic seizure management (PO)(Outpatient)

Other indications: Bipolar disorder, migraines (off-label)

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Levetiracetam

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Traumatic brain injury seizure, very well tolerated, used for TBI to prevent seizures

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Gabapentin (Neurontin)

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Neuropathic pain, postherpetic neuralgia, anxiety, restless leg, vasomotor sx in menopause

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Pregabalin (Lyrica)

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Fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain, diabetic neuropathy, restless leg, chronic cough*

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Lamotrigine (Lamictal)

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Bipolar, migraine, trigeminal neuralgia

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Topiramate (Topamax)

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Migraines, tremor, cluster headache

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First vs Second Generation AEDs

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First: more effective

Second: more favorable kinetics, milder side effects

-Doses administered late can increase risk of seizure occurring

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Gabapentin side effects

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sedation, fatigue, dizziness

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Lacosamide side effects

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dizziness, HA, double vision

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Lamotrigine side effects

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ataxia, skin reactions (SJS)

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Levetiracetam side effects

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sedation, dizziness, well tolerated

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Pregabalin side effects

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peripheral edema (temporary)

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Tiagabine side effects

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rare depression,anxiety

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Topiramate side effects

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sedation, dizziness, ataxia

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Zonisamide side effects

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sedation, loss of appetite

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AEDs in Pregnancy

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Birth defects incidence is generally higher in women who take AEDs compared to those without exposure

Avoid valproic acid and derivatives (can cause spina bifida

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Status Epilepticus

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Seizure lasting > 5 minutes or
Lack of recovery between seizures

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Status Epilepticus management

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1st line: BENZOS

2nd therapy: levetiracetam, fosphenytoin, valproic acid, lacosamide

If untreated, can lead to permeant brain damage even death
Gets harder to treat, the longer the seizure lasts

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Levodopa

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Cornerstone of therapy
Improves bradykinesia and rigidity
Most effective drug therapy
Limited by:
Adverse effects
Diminished response over time

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Levodopa-carbidopa (Sinemet)

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Erratic absorption & short half life

Absorption delayed if taken with high protein meal

Peak effects: 1 hour after administration

Dosed frequently: >4 times daily

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Levodopa ADEs

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arrhythmias, OH, Confusion

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Dopamine Agonists (Pramipexole, Ropinirole, Rotigotine)

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Indications: 1st line alternative agent or in combo with levodopa

Helpful for end-of-dose akinesias & on-off phenomenon

ADE: N/V, orthostatic hypotension

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Anticholinergic Drugs: Benztropine (Cogentin), Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

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Indications: tremor; adjunct to levodopa

ADE: confusion, decreased cognition, drowsiness, urinary retention, blurred vision

Avoid in pts 65 or older

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Amantadine

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Indications: tremor, mild dyskinesias

ADE: orthostatic hypotension, CNS disturbances (hallucinations, depression, confusion), lower extremity skin discoloration

Well tolerated, stimulating (take in early AM and early PM), effects wear off around 1 year

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Monoamine Oxidase B inhibitors (Rasagiline, Selegillene)

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Indication: Early in disease prior to levodopa or adjunct to levodopa wearing off
ADE: Dizziness, GI distress, HA, sleep disturbances (S>R)

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Catechol-O-Methyltransferase (COMT) Inhibitors (Entacapone, tolcapone)

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2nd line therapy for ‘wearing off’ of levodopa

Adverse Effects:
Muscle cramps
Dyskinesias (at initiation)

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Special Considerations for Physical Therapist

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Coordinate therapies with peak drug
effects (levodopa ~1 hr post-dose)

Morning hours may be ideal given late day fatigue

May encounter ‘drug holiday’ patients
Need to maintain as much mobility as possible.

Monitorblood pressure
-Orthostatic hypotension
-Dizziness, confusion, sleep disturbance

Careful guarding given fall risk
Gait training, balance activities are essential to quality of life

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Benzonatate

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Local anesthetic

38
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Diphenhydramine

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Antihistamine

causes sedation, dizziness

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Dextromethorphan

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Inhibits cough reflux via direct effects on the brainstem

causes sedation, dizziness, GI upset

40
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Codeine / Hydrocodone

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Inhibits cough reflux via direct effects on brainstem

causes sedation, dizziness, GI upset, dependence risk

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Decongestants

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Bind alpha receptors in blood vessels of nasal mucosa =Vasoconstriction

Increased BP
Cardiac abnormalities
Dizziness
Palpitations

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first generation Antihistamines side effects

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Sedation
Fatigue
Dizziness
GI Distress

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Mucolytics

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decrease viscosity of respiratory secretions

side effects: Nausea, vomiting, Oral mucosa, inflammation

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Expectorants

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facilitate production and ejection of mucus

side effects: GI upset

45
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SABA

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Short Acting Beta Agonist

Albuterol
Levalbuterol

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LABA

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Long Acting Beta Agonist

Salmeterol
Formoterol
Vilanterol

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Beta-Adrenergic Agonists (Beta Agonist)

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Beta Agonists stimulate beta 2 receptors resulting in relaxation of bronchiole smooth muscles producing bronchodilation

Side effects:
Tachycardia
Nervousness
Tremor
Airway irritation (only with excessive use)

48
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Albuterol (SABA)

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Acute Symptoms
Onset: 5-15 minutes
Duration of action: 4-6 hours
“Bring with you to PT”

49
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SAMA

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Short Acting Muscarinic Antagonist

50
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LAMA

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Long Acting Muscarinic Antagonist

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Anticholinergic Drugs side effects (Ipratropium, Tiotropium)

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Tachycardia
Confusion

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Glucocorticoids / Corticosteroids / ‘Steroids’

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inhibits inflammatory response

Side Effects – short term
*Oral Thrush (inhalation)
* Hyperglycemia
* Psychiatric disturbances

Side Effects – long term
* Osteoporosis
* Skin breakdown
* Loss of adrenal function

53
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Cromones

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Help PREVENT bronchospasm
Taken prophylactically
Prevent release of histamine
Example: Cromolyn

54
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Leukotriene Inhibitors

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Leukotriene are inflammatory mediators in resp tissue
Example: Montelukast (Singular) – blocks the receptor for leukotrienes on resp tissue
-Tablet, taken daily

55
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Physical Therapy & Respiratory Drugs

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Chest PT scheduling – 30 min/1hr after respiratory med treatments (SABA/SAMAs)
Bring Albuterol to therapy

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