CNS Pharm Flashcards

1
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General absence seizure

A
  • tx: ethosuximide, valproic acid

- absence= impaired consciousness (brief), childhood, blank stare

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2
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Status epilepticus

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-continual seizure activity

Tx: IV benzo given first - lorazepam, diazepam, then phenytoin

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3
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Txment for absence seizure + another type of seizure

A

Valproic acid

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4
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DOC for trigeminal neuralgia (intense stabbing facial pain)

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Carbamazepine

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