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Pharm Ch. 14

Pharm Ch. 14 Self Test

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The most difficult aspect of medication management for patients with seizure disorders is what? Chronic toxicity
General adverse reactions of antiepileptic medications include all except what? CNS excitation
What medication is NOT used for the management of seizure disorders? Amantadine (Symmetrel)
The drug group of choice for the treatment of status epilepticus seizures is parenteral Diazepam (Valium)
Which antiseizure medication is MOST likely to cause gingival enlargement? Phenytoin (Dilantin)
What is the approximate prevalence of seizure disorders in the general population? 1% of the population
The most important drug interaction of the anticonvulsants involves what? Stimulation of hepatic microsomal enzymes
All are indications for carbamazepine (Tegretol) except what? Muscle spasticity
What is the mechanism of action of carbamazepine (Tegretol) in the treatment of epilepsy? Blocking sodium channels, blocking nerve impulse propagation
The drug of choice for treatment of absence seizures is what? Ethosuximide
Fetal hydantoin syndrome is associated with which antiseizure medication? Phenytoin
What is the primary advantage of oxcarbazepine compared to carbamazepine? Less induction of hepatic enzymes
Which medication has been approved by the FDA for control of seizures? Gabapentin (Neurontin)
What is another indication for gabapentin? Neuropathic pain
Absence seizures A brief (few seconds) loss of consciousness
Tonic-clonic seizures Longer periods of loss of consciousness; patient may experience an aura
Created by: jridder25
 

 



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