More Anticonvulsants

Question 1

Two side effects of Lorazepam (benzodiazepine anticonvulsant)

Answer 1

1. Hepatic damage (cats)
2. Paradoxical hyperactivity

Question 2

Propofol can be used as an ___________________ since, like benzodiazepines, it stimulates ________________

Answer 2

Anticonvulsant
GABA

Question 3

Like Diazepam, Propofol (anticonvulsant) can be used in emergencies for _____________ _____________

Answer 3

Status epilepticus

Question 4

Propofol (anticonvulsant) has decreased cardiovascular effects. What are two side effects

Answer 4

1. Arrythmias
2. Apnea

Question 5

1. Levetiracetam
2. Zonisamide
3. Gabapentin
4. Chlorazepate
5. Clonazepam

Answer 5

Adjunctive Anticonvulsants

Question 6

Which adjunctive anticonvulsant is very safe since there is no hepatic metabolism

Answer 6

Levetiracetam

Question 7

Which adjunctive anticonvulsant blocks calcium and sodium channels increasing dopamine and serotonin

Answer 7

Zonisamide

Question 8

Which adjunctive anticonvulsant inhibits calcium channels in the brain and should not be given to dogs in liquid form since it contains xylitol

Answer 8

Gabapentin

Question 9

Which adjunctive anticonvulsant works great w phenobarbital as it increases phenobarbital concentration

Answer 9

Chlorazepate

Question 10

Which adjunctive anticonvulsant results in rapid tolerance in dogs

Answer 10

Clonazepam