iRat

Question 1

divalproex contraindications

Answer 1

Significant hepatic dysfunction
Mitochondrial disorders
Pregnancy (can cause major congenital malformations)
Should not be used during pregnancy or in women of childbearing age without contraception.

Question 2

carbidopa/levodopa

Answer 2

-Use with or within 14 days of non-selective MAOIs
-Closed angle glaucoma

Question 3

divalproex BBW

Answer 3

-Hepatotoxicity
hepatic failure can occur and patients should have serum liver tests conducted and monitored for symptoms of hepatic failure
-Fetal risk
-Pancreatitis.

Question 4

divalproex adverse effectes

Answer 4

Drowsiness
dizziness
nausea/vomiting
diarrhea
anorexia
tremor
visual disturbances
thrombocytopenia
hyperammonemia

Question 5

divalproex monitoring

Answer 5

Liver function tests
Ammonia levels
Serum levels
Presence of suicidal thoughts or behaviors

Question 6

lamotrigine BBW

Answer 6

Serious rash. Can cause serious skin rashes including Stevens-Johnson syndrome requiring hospitalization and discontinuation of treatment.

Question 7

lamotrigine adverse effects

Answer 7

Drowsiness
dizziness
nausea/vomiting
diarrhea
visual disturbances
tremor
rash

Question 8

lamotrigine monitoring

Answer 8

Development of rash
Presence of suicidal thoughts or behaviors

Question 9

Keppra adverse effects

Answer 9

Drowsiness
fatigue
anorexia
headache
hypertension (children)
behavioral problems
irritability

Question 10

Keppra monitoring

Answer 10

Behavioral abnormalities
Blood pressure(children)
Presence of suicidal thoughts or behaviors