seizures

Question 1

what is a seziures

Answer 1

abrut sudden episode of of electrical activity,brain cells fires at fast and unorgranzied pace

Question 2

common affects of hydantoins like phenytoin

Answer 2

sedation double vision impairment gingival hyperplasia skin rash hypotension

Question 3

what is the blood range for phenytoin

Answer 3

10-20mg

Question 4

what symptoms of phenytoin are toxic (adverse)

Answer 4

cns nystagmus sedation lethargy

Question 5

what patient is given for the client starting a hydantoin

Answer 5

sedation drowsiness periodic blood test for med levels. good oral care and routine dental appointment

Question 6

what is carbamazepine used for

Answer 6

seizures moodstablizer for bipolar

Question 7

potentially serious adverse effects to carbamazepine

Answer 7

Steven johnson blood dyscrasias and toxic epidermeral neurolysis

Question 8

asian should be screened for

Answer 8

HLA-B 1502

Question 9

grapefruit

Answer 9

don’t take carbamazepine can inhibit metabolism of the meds and cause toxicty

Question 10

common adverse effects valproic acid

Answer 10

nv indigestion sedation visula dizziness, severe are birth defects hepatoxicity and pancreatitis

Question 11

brusing while on valproic acid

Answer 11

hold meds and contact provider

Question 12

do you valporic with food

Answer 12

yes

Question 13

who a pt at risk for suicide take lamictal

Answer 13

no increase risk for suicide

Question 14

stiff neck while on lamictal

Answer 14

hold med contact provider

Question 15

is safe to take anticonvulsant while pregnant

Answer 15

no

Question 17

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