Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Seizure Medications

QuestionAnswer
Lorazepam or diazepam IV SSE: Dizziness, drowsiness, lethargy, respiratory depression, hypotension, dependence NC: Monitor BP, pulse, and respiratory status, monitor for phlebitis (irritating to blood vessels when given IV), Dilute before giving because medication is thick.
Phenytoin IV SSE: Hypotension, tachycardia, vasodilation NC: Administer with NSS only. Not compatible with solutions that contain dextrose.
Phenobarbitol IV SSE: Drowsiness, lethargy, respiratory depression, hypotension, dependence. NC: Monitor BP, pulse and respiratory status, monitor for phlebitis (irritating to blood vessels when given IV)
Carbamazepine PO SSE: Ataxia, photosensitivity, bone marrow supression, rash, SIADH, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome NC: Use sunscreen for photosensitivity. Take with food, Decreases effectiveness or oral contraceptives. Decrases warfarin levels. Monitor CBC. Norm level is 4-12
Phenobarbitol PO SSE: Drowsiness, respiratory depression, ataxia. NC: May cause daytime drowsiness. Decreases effectiveness or oral contraceptives. Decreases warfarin levels. Never withdraw abruptly as this can precipitate status epilepticus.
Phenytoin PO SSE SSE: Gingival hyperplasia (children),nausea, anemia, altered vitamin D metabolism, hepatoxicity, hypersensitivity (rash), pink or reddish-brown discoloration of urine, Phenytoin toxicity- discoordination, slurred speech, nystagmus, nausea, confusion,dizzy
Valproic acid PO / Divalproex sodium PO SSE: Hepatotoxicity, thrombocytopenia, sedation, dizziness, tremor. NC: Monitor hepatic function panel and platelets closely. take with food. take once daily doses at bedtime due to sedation. Normal blood level is 50-100
Gabapentin PO SSE: Drowsiness, ataxia(muscle discoordination), increased appetite and weight gain. NC: Do not take within 2 hours of an antacid. May be administered without regard to meals.
Lamotrigine PO SSE: Dizziness, diplopia, ataxia, rhinitis, potentially life-threatening rash, aseptic meningitis. NC: Take with food.
Levetiracetam PO SSE: Asthenia, headache, somnolence, infection NC: Take with food.
Topiramate PO SSE: Dizziness, fatigue, ataxia, psychomotor slowing, renal calculi. NC: Drink adequate fluids to minimize risks of renal calculi. May decrease effectiveness of oral contraceptives.
Created by: RybackRN
Popular Medical sets
Geneeskunde M1
Heelkunde M1
M1 beweging Groningen
Toetsvragen
Beweging
Medical roots
NHA CBCS Exam
Doug Best's Medical Terminology On-Line Class - 2/09
toetsvragen opleiding Groningen
Medical Terminology: Root Words
Combining Form, Suffix, Prefix & Meaning
Medical Terminology

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards