ch 53

Question 1

goal of pharmacological treatment seizures

Answer 1

prevent, reduce number, reduce intensity

Question 2

diazepam and lorazepam are:

Answer 2

benzodiazepines

Question 3

AEs of this drug class include:
- depression
- confusion
- restlessness
**tolerance/dependance easily developed

Answer 3

benzodiazepines

Question 4

AEs of this drug class include:
- depression
- confusion
- restlessness
**tolerance/dependance easily developed

Answer 4

benzodiazepines

Question 5

gabapentin is a

Answer 5

gamma-aminobutyric acid

Question 6

gabapentin is used to treat

Answer 6

neuropathic pain, partial seizures

Question 7

phenytoin is a

Answer 7

hydantoin

Question 8

osteoporosis can result fro long-term use of

Answer 8

hydantoins

Question 9

hydantoins are contraindicated in patients with

Answer 9

bradycardia

Question 10

patient teaching for _____ include:
- don’t stop abruptly
- serum drug monitoring regularly
- change positions slowly
- use 2 forms contraception
- dont drink alcohol/take other CNS depressants with these drugs

Answer 10

antiepileptics

Question 11

patient teaching for ______ include:
- don’t operate machinery with CNS depressant
- can worsen symptoms if combined with other CNS depressants
- take with food to reduce GI upset

Answer 11

muscle relaxants