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Seizures Flashcards

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chronic neuro disorders

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  1. seizures/ epilepsy
  2. MS
  3. parkinsons
  4. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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what is happening to the brain during a seizure

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multiple neurons firing at a faster rate

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metabolic disturbances associated w seizures

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-acidosis
-electrolyte imbalance
-hypoglycemia
-hypoxia
-alcohol withdrawal
-dehydration, water intoxication

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extracranial disorders associated w seizures

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-HTN
-heart, lung, liver, kidney dz
-systemic lupus
-DM
-septicemia (sepsis)

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T or F : seizures resulting from systemic or metabolic disturbances (underlying causes that can be treated) are not considered epilepsy

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True

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T or F : cause of most seizures are unknown

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true

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known causes of seizures

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-stroke, brain tumor, cerebral infection, TBI
-hypoxic birth injury, neurodevelopment disorders, neurodegenerative dz

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other causes of seizures

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-low or high glucose levels
-abnormal electrolytes
-lack of sleep
-alcohol withdrawal

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epilepsy

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dz with continuing predisposition to seizures w consequences

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what detects epilepsy?

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EEG - electroencephalography

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11
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what is critical for successful surgical intervention for epilepsy?

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locating seizure focus

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classes of seizures

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generalized
focal

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where is a focal seizure

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one area of brain - focused (every time)

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Where is a generalized seizure?

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any part of brain, different every time

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two types of focal seizures

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-simple
-complex

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16
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generalized seizures

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-tonic-clonic
-absence
-myoclonic
-atonic
-tonic
-clonic

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phases of seizures

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-prodromal
-aural
-ictal
-postictal phase

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prodromal phase

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sensations/behavioral changes the pt will experience

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aural phase

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sensory warning - similar each time / hear, see, taste something

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ictal phase

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first symptoms of seizure - firing of neurons

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post ictal phase

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recovery after seizure

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22
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triggers for seizure

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EXTREME things
-lights
-stress
-sleep
-sounds
-stopping anti seizure meds
-exercise

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tonic clonic seizure is characterized by

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loss of consciousness and falling

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what happens to body in tonic clonic seizure

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body stiffens (tonic - 10-20 sec) with subsequent jerking of extremities (clonic - 30-40 sec)

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symptoms that may occur during tonic clonic seizure

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cyanosis , salivation, tongue / cheek biting , incontinence

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does a pt with a tonic clonic seizure remember ?

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NO - no memory of seizure

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27
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postictal phase of tonic clonic seizure

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-muscle soreness
-fatigue
-pt may sleep for hours
-may not feel normal for hours-days
-no memory

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28
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T or F ; every time pt has a seizure can lead to tissue brain death

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TRUE

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29
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typical absence seizures symptoms

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no symptoms in BODY

-‘daydreaming’
-unresponsive

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how long do absence seizures last

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abt 10 seconds

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31
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atypical absence seizures symptoms

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‘daydreaming’ with :
-eye blinking
-jerking movements of lips
-repetitive finger movements

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how long do atypical absence seizures last

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abt 30 seconds

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atonic seizure involves

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tonic episode or paroxysmal muscle loss of muscle tone - sudden fall

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34
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how long do atonic seizures last

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15 seconds

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35
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what are pts with atonic seizures at risk for?

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fall risk - head injury

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36
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myoclonic seizure symptoms

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-sudden excessive jerking
-pt can fall
-twitching of extremities
-loss of consciousness,
-multiple times a day , multiple clusters

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37
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tonic seizures involves

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sudden onset of maintained increased muscle tone in extensor muscles

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38
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when do tonic seizures often occur

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sleep

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39
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what side(s) of body do tonic seizures affect

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both

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how long do tonic seizures last

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about 20 seconds

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is consciousness preserved in a tonic seizure

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usually

42
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clonic seizure begins with

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loss of consciousness and sudden loss of muscle tone

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what happens after loss of consciousness and loss of muscle tone in a clonic seizure

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rhythmic limb jerking , may/may not be symmetric

44
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are clonic seizures rare

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yes

45
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simple focal seizures - pt remains

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conscious and alert

46
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what does the pt experience during a simple focal seizure

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unusual feelings or sensations
-sudden unexplainable feelings of joy, anger, sadness, nausea (aural phase)
-may hear, smell, taste, see or feel things that are not real

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complex focal pts have a

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loss of consciousness or alteration in awareness

48
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what do the eyes do in complex focal seizures

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may remain open, cannot interact
-may display strange behaviors
-automatisms
-don’t remember activity started before / during seizure

49
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psychogenic nonepileptic seizure

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-imitate seizures but triggered by emotional events - experience same symptoms
-diagnosed by EEG
-hx of emotional, physical abuse or traumatic event

50
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status epilepticus is what ?

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continuous seizure activity when seizures recur in rapid succession without return to consciousness between seizures

51
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status epilepticus is a seizure lasting longer than

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5 min
2 + seizure in close succession without return to consciousness (no postictal phase)

52
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is status epilepticus an emergency?

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yes

53
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what can status epilepticus result in?

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brain damage, death

54
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complications of seizures

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-depression
-social
-discrimination
-driving

55
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primary drugs for treatment of tonic-clonic and focal onset seizures

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-phenytoin
-carbamazepine
-valproic acid

56
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who is more at risk for SE?

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comorbidities

57
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how to AED work?

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-supress Na, Ca influx
-promote K efflux
-block receptors for glutamate
-potentiation of GABA

58
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what do plasma drug levels help us do?

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-determine dosage
-pt adherence
-determine cause of lost seizure control
-identify cause of toxicity

59
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what is seizure disorder mainly treated with ?

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anti epileptic drugs (AED)

60
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is a cure possible for seizures?

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no - just reduce seizures and symptoms

61
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what can happen if you abruptly stop AED?

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status epilepticus

62
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most widely / first used AED is what?

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phenytoin

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MOA of phenytoin

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causes selective inhibition of Na channels (slows recovery from inactive to active state)

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adverse effects of phenytoin

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-CNS: nystagmus, sedation, ataxia, diplopia, cognitive impairment
-gingival hyperplasia (oral care!!) !!!!!!!!!!!
-morbilliform (measles like) rash
-teratogen
-cardiac dysthymias and hypotension

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phenytoin decreases the effects of

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oral contraceptives, warfarin, glucocorticoids

66
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what does pt need to take if taking phenytoin levels

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2+ forms of BC

67
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phenytoin increases dilantin levels

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diazepam, isoniazid, cimetidine, alcohol, valproic acid

68
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how do we administer phenytoin

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with food

69
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old AED - carbamazepine
MOA

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same as phenytoin but minimal effects on cognitive function

70
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old AED - carbamazepine
adverse effects

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bone marrow suppression - anemia, leukopenia, leukcytopenia

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old AED - valproic acid is the 1st line for

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all partial and generalized seizures

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old AED - valproic acid MOA

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same as phenytoin and carbamazepine - suppress Na influx

73
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old AED - valproic acid adverse effects

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hepatotoxicity, pancreatitis

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old AED - phenobarbital can cause

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physical dependence

75
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old AED - phenobarbital decreases the effects of

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warfarin and BC

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old AED - phenobarbital adverse effects

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drowsiness, interferes with metabolism of Vit D and K

77
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old AED - phenobarbital toxicity

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nystagmus and ataxia

78
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newer AED - oxcarbazepine MOA

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block voltage sensitive Na channels

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newer AED - oxcarbazepine management of what seizures?

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partial

80
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newer AED - oxcarbazepine can be given with

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other meds

81
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newer AED - lamotrigine MOA

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blocks Na and Ca channels

82
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newer AED - lamotrigine can cause

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-life-threatening rash
-risk for suicide

83
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newer AED - gabapentin adjunct therapy for

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partial seizures

84
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newer AED - gabapentin can also be given for

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neuropathic pain

85
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newer AED - pregabalin useful for

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neuropathic pain , neuralgia

86
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newer AED - pregabalin adjunct therapy for

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partial seizures

87
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newer AED - pregabalin can cause

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life threatening angioedema

88
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newer AED levetiracetam does not interact with

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other AEDs

89
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newer AED - topiramate broad spectrum

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antiseizure agent

90
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management of status epilepticus 1st line

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lorazepam , effect lasts up to 72 hrs , NEED IV SITE - check every shift

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management of status epilepticus 2nd line

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diazepam - short duration, 5-10mg IV every 5-10 min (not exceed 30mg)

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management of status epilepticus 3rd

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phenytoin

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management of status epilepticus 4th

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fosphenytoin - less irritating

93
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pts with what types of seizures are candidates for surgery?

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focal / defined site

94
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how long should pt stay on AED after surgery?

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2+ years

95
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SEIZURE acronym

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S- suction or turn pt to side
E- ensure safety
I- initiate O2 therapy
Z- zero restraints
U- undo tight clothing
R- record sezire or look at what is happening to pt
E- evaluate seizure

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A

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