Seizures & Seizure Medications State Epilectus

Question 1

Second-line agents in the management of status epilepticus, but is at CHILD BARING AGE.

Answer 1

Intravenous levetiracetam

Question 2

Second-line agent in the management of status epilepticus, but is NOT CHILD BARING AGE.

Answer 2

Intravenous Sodium Valproate

Question 3

First-line agents in the management of status epilepticus. (tonic clonic)

Answer 3

Two doses of any benzodiazepine (e.g Lorazepam)

Question 4

Management of Tonic-clonic seizures or myoclonic seizures, but is at CHILD BARING AGE. (female)

Answer 4

Lamotrigine

Question 5

Management of Tonic-clonic seizures or myoclonic seizures, but is NOT CHILD BARING AGE.

Answer 5

Sodium Valproate - This is a Tetatogenic

Question 6

What seizures come with loss of consciousness and rhythmic limb jerking?

Answer 6

Tonic-clonic seizures or myoclonic seizures.

Question 7

What is widely used in focal or partial seizures?

Answer 7

Carbamazepine

Question 8

First choice for epilepsy in pregnancy

Answer 8

Lamotrigine