The only reason to stop taking AEDs if you contract life-threatening skin rashes, also
known as
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Stevens Johnson Syndrome
Before a patient is to receive phenytoin (Dilantin), the NP orders lab work. Which lab
result is of greatest concern?
A: Elevated WBC
B: Low serum albumin levels
C: Low platelet levels
D: High hemoglobin levels
E: None of the above
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, B: Low serum albumin levels
For seizures, patients generally take medications for ____
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Life
Epilepsy
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Chronic, recurrent pattern of seizures
Pregabalin (Lyrica) is related to ______
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GABA
What can Phenobarbital (Luminal) treat
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, Generalized tonic-clonic seizures and partial seizures
What can Ethosuximide (Zarontin) cause
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Sleepiness, fatigue, lightheadedness
N/V, abd pain, dizziness, drowsiness
Pregabalin (Lyrica) is used in _______ therapy for _________ pain
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adjunct; neuropathic
70% of patients become seizure free while only taking ____ medication
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One
CarBAMezapine (Tegretol):: monitor
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known as
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Stevens Johnson Syndrome
Before a patient is to receive phenytoin (Dilantin), the NP orders lab work. Which lab
result is of greatest concern?
A: Elevated WBC
B: Low serum albumin levels
C: Low platelet levels
D: High hemoglobin levels
E: None of the above
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, B: Low serum albumin levels
For seizures, patients generally take medications for ____
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Life
Epilepsy
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Chronic, recurrent pattern of seizures
Pregabalin (Lyrica) is related to ______
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GABA
What can Phenobarbital (Luminal) treat
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, Generalized tonic-clonic seizures and partial seizures
What can Ethosuximide (Zarontin) cause
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Sleepiness, fatigue, lightheadedness
N/V, abd pain, dizziness, drowsiness
Pregabalin (Lyrica) is used in _______ therapy for _________ pain
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adjunct; neuropathic
70% of patients become seizure free while only taking ____ medication
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One
CarBAMezapine (Tegretol):: monitor
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