Sensory Medications

Question 1

Anti-seizure medications

Answer 1

• used for treatment of seizures
• side effects: Hallucinations, Dyspnea, Dizziness

-ex: Gabapentin, Tiagabine, Topiramate, phenytoin (dilantin), divalproex, phenobarbital, diazepam, levetiracetam

Question 2

Peripheral Neuropathy Medications

Answer 2

• Nerve Pain medications
• Used to block pain caused by damaged nervous

-Ex: Anti-seizure meds: carbamazepine (Tegretol, carbatrol), Gabapentin (Neurontin, Horizant, Gralise), Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Antidepressants: Amitriptyline, Nortriptyline, Pregabalin (lyrica), Duloxetine (cymbalta)
Pain relieving creams: Lidocaine
Pain meds: Oxycodone

Question 3

Fibromyalgia

Answer 3

• There is no cure, only management
• Control Symptoms with:
  - Medications
  - Physical Exercise (20-30 mins 5 days a week)
  - Talk Therapy (helps to express negative feelings about diagnosis, symptoms, etc.)
  - Stress Reduction (enjoyable activity)
  - Relaxation Techniques
• Medications:
  
  • SSRIs: For depression, mood changes, anxiety
  • Analgesics: For pain management
  • NSAIDs: Relieves pain, dec inflammation, reduces fever
  • Nerve Pain meds: Blocks pain caused by damaged nerves

Question 4

Alternative Medical Management

Answer 4

• Surgery (Seizure; take part of brain out)
• Acupuncture
• Biofeedback
• Massage
• Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
• Physical Therapy
• Chiropractic Treatment

Question 5

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors

Answer 5

• Used to treat glaucoma by decreasing aqueous humor fluids from eyes.
• meds: Methazolamide, Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide

s/e: drowsy, dizzy, lightheaded, or more tired than normal
adv:

• NI:
• Monitor I&O
• Diet High in K+
• Reinforce client education
• Client Edu:
• Can be taken with meals to lessen upset stomach occurrence
• Take as directed
• Diet High in Potassium
• This medicine can increase urine output
• Do not double dose