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Generalized seizure types (6) - (ANSWER)-Tonic clonic (grand mal)
-Absence (petit mal)
-Clonic
-Myoclonic
-Tonic
-Atonic
Status epilepticus (2) - (ANSWER)-Two or more seizures without full
consciousness between seizure episodes
-Requires immediate treatment
Absence seizures - (ANSWER)-Impaired consciousness for short period of time
-Typically seen in children 4 to 12
-EEG typically shows generalized 3 Hz waves
Focal seizure types (2) - (ANSWER)-Simple partial
-Complex partial
Antiepileptic drugs mechanism of action (4) - (ANSWER)-Reducing sodium and/or
calcium influx into brain cells
-Causes increase in inhibitory gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA) activity
, -Enhances influx of chloride
-Interferes with excitatory glutamate transmission
Antiepileptic agents that reduce efficacy of oral contraceptives (3) - (ANSWER)-
Phenytoin
-Phenobarbital
-Carbamazepine
Seizure medications and pregnancy - (ANSWER)-None are safe
-Use only if benefit outweighs risk and patient realizes potential of birth defects
Phenytoin (Dilantin) (2) - (ANSWER)-Highly plasma protein bound
-Serum levels 10 to 20 mcg/ml should be interpreted according to patient's serum
albumin level
Fosphenytoin (2) - (ANSWER)-Prodrug that is converted to phenytoin
-Can be given IM
Hypersensitivity syndrome and phenytoin - (ANSWER)-Can occur about 3 to 8
weeks after starting therapy
Gabapentin (4) - (ANSWER)-GABA analog
-Does not increase GABA brain levels
2025 | Guaranteed Pass.
Generalized seizure types (6) - (ANSWER)-Tonic clonic (grand mal)
-Absence (petit mal)
-Clonic
-Myoclonic
-Tonic
-Atonic
Status epilepticus (2) - (ANSWER)-Two or more seizures without full
consciousness between seizure episodes
-Requires immediate treatment
Absence seizures - (ANSWER)-Impaired consciousness for short period of time
-Typically seen in children 4 to 12
-EEG typically shows generalized 3 Hz waves
Focal seizure types (2) - (ANSWER)-Simple partial
-Complex partial
Antiepileptic drugs mechanism of action (4) - (ANSWER)-Reducing sodium and/or
calcium influx into brain cells
-Causes increase in inhibitory gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA) activity
, -Enhances influx of chloride
-Interferes with excitatory glutamate transmission
Antiepileptic agents that reduce efficacy of oral contraceptives (3) - (ANSWER)-
Phenytoin
-Phenobarbital
-Carbamazepine
Seizure medications and pregnancy - (ANSWER)-None are safe
-Use only if benefit outweighs risk and patient realizes potential of birth defects
Phenytoin (Dilantin) (2) - (ANSWER)-Highly plasma protein bound
-Serum levels 10 to 20 mcg/ml should be interpreted according to patient's serum
albumin level
Fosphenytoin (2) - (ANSWER)-Prodrug that is converted to phenytoin
-Can be given IM
Hypersensitivity syndrome and phenytoin - (ANSWER)-Can occur about 3 to 8
weeks after starting therapy
Gabapentin (4) - (ANSWER)-GABA analog
-Does not increase GABA brain levels
