Types Flashcards
1
Q
Absence
A
3 Hz (rarely up to 6 Hz) generalized spike-wave complexes
2
Q
Atypical absence
A
Longer than absence, more gradual behavior arrest and recovery. EEG w/ 1.5 to 2.5 Hz spike-wave complexes.
3
Q
Special forms of absence
A
Myoclonic-Rhythmic myoclonus; eyelid myoclonia-aka Jeavons syndrome
4
Q
VNS
A
Approved for pts > 12 yo. 50% dec in seizure frequency in 25-45% of patients.
5
Q
Drugs for focal seizures
A
CBZ, PHT, phenobarb, primidone, gabapentin, oxcarbazepine, tiagabine, pregabaline, eslicarpazepine, lacosamide, retigabine, vigabatrin, brivaracetam
6
Q
Broad spectrum AEDs (generalized and focal seizures)
A
VALPROATE. Lamotrigine, topiramate, Keppra, zonisamide, perampanel, felbamate, rufinamide
7
Q
AEDs that can worsen mood
A
Barbiturates, Keppra, Zonegran
