Common Medication Types (7) - ANSWER -Antipsychotic
-Antidepressant
-Anxiolytic or Hypnotic Drugs
-Anticonvulsant/Anti-Epileptic Drugs
-Ethanol
-Anesthetic Agents
-ACTH
Antipsychotics - ANSWER -Clozapine
-Risperdal
-Abilify
-Zyprexa
-Seroquel
Antidepressants - ANSWER -Celexa
-Effexor
-Cymbalta
-Lexapro
-Prozac
-Zoloft
-Lithium
Anxiolytic or Hypnotic Drugs - ANSWER -Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium, Ativan)
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,-Barbiturates (Phenobarbital)
Anticonvulsant/Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) - ANSWER -Ativan
-Banzel
-Carbatrol/Tegretol
-Cerebyx
-Depakote/Depakene
-Diastat
-Dilantin
-Keppra
-Klonopin
-Lamictal
-Lyrica
-Neurontin
-Topamax
-Trileptal
-Valium
-Zonegran
-Zarontin
Related Diagnostic Procedures - ANSWER -MRI
-PET
-CT
-Angiogram
-WADA
-SPECT
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,MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) - ANSWER -Uses a magnetic field and radio waves
to create detailed images of the organs and tissues within your body
-Cross sectional MRI images are used, but it can also be used to produce 3-D images
PET (Positron Emission Tomography) - ANSWER -Uses a radioactive drug (aka tracer)
to show the functional activity of tissues and organs
-PET is commonly used in seizure patients to localize the part of the brain that is causing the
seizure activity
-The test evaluates glucose metabolism in the brain using the tracer (usually FDG)
CT (Computerized Tomography) - ANSWER -Combines series of x-ray images taken
from different angles and then creates cross-sectional images that look at bones, blood ves-
sels and soft tissues.
-Faster than an MRI
Angiogram - ANSWER -Minimally invasive test that uses x-rays and contrasts to visual-
ize vessels in the brain
-Can show aneurysm, AVM, blood clot, stroke
-Used with Wada test
Wada - ANSWER -Also known as an intracarotid sodium amobarbital study
-Looks at language and memory on one side of the brain at a time so that if the side that
controls language or has better memory, the surgeon may consider further testing prior to
epilepsy surgery
SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computerized Tomography) - ANSWER -A radioactive
substance (tracer) to evaluate blood flow in the brain
-An "ictal" SPECT can be done right after a seizure to localize seizure activity
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, What does HIPAA stand for? - ANSWER Health Insurance Portability and Accountabil-
ity Act of 1996
HIPAA - ANSWER -Mandated significant changes in legal and regulatory environments
governing health payments, benefits, privacy, etc.
-Title II (Administrative Simplifications)
-Ensures security of medial data and info
-Patients have the right to make requests for:
1) copies of medical records
2) amendment to medical record
3) account disclosures of PHI (personal health info)
4) limit info about oneself in hospital directory
ABRET Code of Ethics - ANSWER Principles that have been adopted by the Board of
Directors in order to encourage personnel to aspire to the highest possible professional prac-
tice.
An ABRET Registered technologist or Certified individual shall... - ANSWER 1. Do every-
thing in his or her power to insure that the current Guidelines of the American Clinical Neu-
rophysiology Society are complied with the department in which he or she works
2. Preserve human dignity, respect patient's rights and support the well being of the patient
under his or her care; avoid discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, creed, re-
ligion, sex, age, and national origin.
3. Appreciate the importance of thoroughness in the performance of duty, compassion with
patients and the significance of the tasks he or she perform.
4. Preserve the confidentiality of medical and personal info of a patient.
5. Strive to remain abreast of current technology and to study and apply scientific advances
in his or her specialty. Carry out their professional work in a competent and objective man-
ner.
6. Abide by laws related to the profession and to general public health and safety and avoid
dishonest, unethical or illegal practices.
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-Antidepressant
-Anxiolytic or Hypnotic Drugs
-Anticonvulsant/Anti-Epileptic Drugs
-Ethanol
-Anesthetic Agents
-ACTH
Antipsychotics - ANSWER -Clozapine
-Risperdal
-Abilify
-Zyprexa
-Seroquel
Antidepressants - ANSWER -Celexa
-Effexor
-Cymbalta
-Lexapro
-Prozac
-Zoloft
-Lithium
Anxiolytic or Hypnotic Drugs - ANSWER -Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium, Ativan)
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,-Barbiturates (Phenobarbital)
Anticonvulsant/Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) - ANSWER -Ativan
-Banzel
-Carbatrol/Tegretol
-Cerebyx
-Depakote/Depakene
-Diastat
-Dilantin
-Keppra
-Klonopin
-Lamictal
-Lyrica
-Neurontin
-Topamax
-Trileptal
-Valium
-Zonegran
-Zarontin
Related Diagnostic Procedures - ANSWER -MRI
-PET
-CT
-Angiogram
-WADA
-SPECT
2
,MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) - ANSWER -Uses a magnetic field and radio waves
to create detailed images of the organs and tissues within your body
-Cross sectional MRI images are used, but it can also be used to produce 3-D images
PET (Positron Emission Tomography) - ANSWER -Uses a radioactive drug (aka tracer)
to show the functional activity of tissues and organs
-PET is commonly used in seizure patients to localize the part of the brain that is causing the
seizure activity
-The test evaluates glucose metabolism in the brain using the tracer (usually FDG)
CT (Computerized Tomography) - ANSWER -Combines series of x-ray images taken
from different angles and then creates cross-sectional images that look at bones, blood ves-
sels and soft tissues.
-Faster than an MRI
Angiogram - ANSWER -Minimally invasive test that uses x-rays and contrasts to visual-
ize vessels in the brain
-Can show aneurysm, AVM, blood clot, stroke
-Used with Wada test
Wada - ANSWER -Also known as an intracarotid sodium amobarbital study
-Looks at language and memory on one side of the brain at a time so that if the side that
controls language or has better memory, the surgeon may consider further testing prior to
epilepsy surgery
SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computerized Tomography) - ANSWER -A radioactive
substance (tracer) to evaluate blood flow in the brain
-An "ictal" SPECT can be done right after a seizure to localize seizure activity
3
, What does HIPAA stand for? - ANSWER Health Insurance Portability and Accountabil-
ity Act of 1996
HIPAA - ANSWER -Mandated significant changes in legal and regulatory environments
governing health payments, benefits, privacy, etc.
-Title II (Administrative Simplifications)
-Ensures security of medial data and info
-Patients have the right to make requests for:
1) copies of medical records
2) amendment to medical record
3) account disclosures of PHI (personal health info)
4) limit info about oneself in hospital directory
ABRET Code of Ethics - ANSWER Principles that have been adopted by the Board of
Directors in order to encourage personnel to aspire to the highest possible professional prac-
tice.
An ABRET Registered technologist or Certified individual shall... - ANSWER 1. Do every-
thing in his or her power to insure that the current Guidelines of the American Clinical Neu-
rophysiology Society are complied with the department in which he or she works
2. Preserve human dignity, respect patient's rights and support the well being of the patient
under his or her care; avoid discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, creed, re-
ligion, sex, age, and national origin.
3. Appreciate the importance of thoroughness in the performance of duty, compassion with
patients and the significance of the tasks he or she perform.
4. Preserve the confidentiality of medical and personal info of a patient.
5. Strive to remain abreast of current technology and to study and apply scientific advances
in his or her specialty. Carry out their professional work in a competent and objective man-
ner.
6. Abide by laws related to the profession and to general public health and safety and avoid
dishonest, unethical or illegal practices.
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