I-C. Common medications / treatments

Question 1

ACTH
A) Absence seizures
B) Complex partial seizures
C) Status epilepticus
D) Infantile spasms

Answer 1

Infantile spasms

Question 2

Used in treatment for only generalized seizures, commonly in absence epilepsy treatment
A) ACTH
B) Dilantin
C) Phenobarbital
D) Ethosuximide

Answer 2

Ethosuximide

Question 3

Used in treatment of infantile spasms
A) Lamictal
B) Topamax
C) Valium
D) ACTH

Answer 3

ACTH

Question 4

Vagal nerve stimulators are used to treat
A) tumors
B) seizures and depression
C) headaches
D) pain syndromes

Answer 4

seizures and depression

Question 5

With rapidly increasing dosage, which of the following medications will have the most sedative effect on the patient?
A) Barbiturates
B) Antipsychotics
C) Phenothiazines
D) Benzodiazepines

Answer 5

Barbiturates

Question 6

Which of the following is an effect of phenobarbital on the EEG?
A) Decreases theta activity
B) Slows alpha rhythm
C) Increases beta activity
D) Increases paroxysmal activity

Answer 6

Increases beta activity

Question 7

Treatment for Infantile Spasms:
A) Phenytoin
B) Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)
C) Acetylcholine (Ach)
D) Lamotrigine

Answer 7

Adrenocorticotriphic hormone (ACTH)