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1
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Phenobarbital ( barbiturates)

Nclex tips-____ BP and _______

What may be needed?

A

Nclex tips-decrease BP and respirations

Vitamin d supplement maybe needed

2
Q

( Phenytoin)

  1. Do not give with ____, do not take with ___control (they will not work).
  2. If you are giving this medication ___, you only get with __
A
  1. Do not give with food, do not take with oral birth control (they will not work).
  2. If you are giving this medication IV, you only get with NS
3
Q

(Valproic acid)

  • _____
  • Watch for ____

May cause ?

A
  • Hepatotoxic
  • Watch for abdominal cramping

May cause suicidal thoughts

4
Q

Valium ( diazepam)

  1. This is a ____ medication they can also be used for ___
  2. This is the drug of choice for ___
A
  1. This is a psych medication they can also be used for seizures
  2. This is the drug of choice for status epilepticus
5
Q

In general, all anti-convulsants do 6 things

  1. Can become ____ in the body system
  2. Causes ____
  3. Should not be taken with ____; This will decrease ____
  4. Elevate The blood _____
  5. May change the urine to a light ____ color, but is not dangerous to the patient
  6. Will still allow the patient to have a ______ despite being on medication watch for them!
A
  1. Can become toxic in the body system
  2. Causes drowsiness
  3. Should not be taken with antacids; This will decrease absorption
  4. Elevate The blood glucose
  5. May change the urine to a light rust color, but is not dangerous to the patient
  6. Which do you allow the patient to have a seizure despite being on medication watch for them!
6
Q

If you’re patient is on AN anticonvulsant Initiate

A

Seizure precautions

7
Q

Gabapentin

A
  1. ) May cause memory loss
  2. ) don’t take with antacids
  3. ) will help with symptoms of restless leg syndrome

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