Types of seizures
:~~ Tonic-Clonic
Absence
Myoclonic
Febrile (occurs w/ high fever)
Jacksonian (only involved one part of body)
Psychomotor
Status epilepticus
Partial seizures
:~~ Partial-one area of brain & usually don't spread. SS depend on location
-Simple partial
-Complex partial ...
-Inhibit impulse conduction in ascending reticular activating system (RAS)
-Depress cerebral cortex
-Alter cerebellar function
-Depress motor nerve output
Barbiturates adverse effects
✓ :~~ -CNS depression (degree is dose related)
-Phenobarbital: a\w physical dependance and withdrawal. Severe dermatological
reactions. Drug tolerance.
Barbiturate drug to drug
✓ :~~ ETOH
Anxiolytics do what?
Master01 | September, 2024 | Latest Update
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