NSG123/ NSG 123 Exam 4: (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg 1 Review | Herzing University
QUESTION considerations for epilepsy in women Answer: - increased seizure activity during menses - anticonvulsant medication decreases effectiveness of oral contraceptives - diagnosis of epilepsy puts fetus at 3x higher risk for malformations - careful monitoring required during pregnancy QUESTION non-pharmacological treatment options for refractory seizures Answer: - vagal nerve stimulator (implanted under clavicle, patient controls when they feel an aura, diminishes the severity and duration of seizure, DOES NOT prevent seizures) - responsive neurostimulation system (electrodes implanted in brain, interrupts brain activity, prevents seizures) QUESTION medications for seizures Answer: - carbamazepine/Tegretol (grand mal/tonic-clonic) - clonazepam/Klonopin (children) - phenytoin/Dilantin (multiple types)
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