Seizure Disorder

Question 1

Benzodiazepines and antiepileptics are used for

Answer 1

Seizures

Benzodiazepines would be used for status epileptius

Question 2

Name 6 Antiepileptic Medications

Answer 2

Carbamazepine
Lamotrigine
Levetiracetam
Phenytoin
Topiramate
Valproic Acid

Question 3

High yield concepts of antiepileptic

Answer 3

CNS depression, Drug interactions, teratogenic

Question 4

What is important to know about phenytoin

Answer 4

1. 10-20
2. gum enlargement ( gingival hyperplasia), facial hair growth (hirsutism) interfere with Vit. D and K (blood clot and bone health)
3. Teratogenic & drug interactions (warfarin & oral contraceptives)

Question 5

what medication can cause bone marrow suppression, decrease sodium levels and may cause bleeding/infection

Answer 5

carbamazepine

Question 6

What seizure medication can cause hepatoxicity, weight gain, hairloss

Answer 6

Valproic acid
*think of Holmer Simpson

Question 7

This drug can cause Steven johnson syndrome, therefore you should teach clients to report new rashes while taking this drug. What medication is it?

Answer 7

Lamotrigine

Question 8

What is a commonly prescribed antiepileptic that has little CNS depression, has a wider therapeutic index, and does not interfere with many medications?

Answer 8

Levetiracetam

Question 9

What are common uses for antiepileptics?

Answer 9

They could be seizures but carbamazepine, lamotrigine, and valproic acid is used for bipolar disorder