seizures Flashcards
1
Q
super refractory status
A
> 24h of seizures, or recurrence despite general anesthesia
2
Q
refractory status?
A
> 2h but less than 24h
3
Q
how to treat super refractory status?
A
anasethetic agents inhaled, burst suppression
4
Q
status epilepticus definition?
A
single or multiple seizures last more than 5 mins
5
Q
first line agent in pregnancy?
A
lamictal
6
Q
effect of valproic acid on other meds?
A
it is a cyp inhibitor so can increase doses of other meds.
7
Q
antipsychotics that cause seizures?
A
clozapine> lithium
8
Q
short acting tx of benzo or barbituate withdrawal seizures?
A
lorazepam
9
Q
pseudolymphoma syndrome?
A
fever rash and granulomatous lymphadenopathy induced by phenytoin, which goes away when you stop it
10
Q
AED that is an enzyme inducer?
A
pehnobarbital
