Carbamazepine seizures - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

trycyclic anti. depressants Correct Answer-toxic cardiac issues Carbamazepine: seizures Correct Answer-i. CBC Q 3-4 month ii. Auto induces metabolism iii. Dermatologic reactions iv. Stevens Johnson v. Toxic epidermal necrosis vi. Aplastic anemia vii. agranulocytosis Teach for seizures Correct Answer-i. Prevent ii. Safety iii. Quality of life iv. Don't abruptly stop Topiramate: seizures Correct Answer-i. Kidney stones ii. Weight loss iii. Monitor sweating and temp with exerci...

MARYVILLE NURS 615 EXAM 2 EXAM STUDY MATERIALS QUESTION AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) What blood values should be monitored with carbamazepine (Tegretol)? - ANSWER CBC test every 3-4 months to monitor for decrease in WBCs, platelets, and trouble with RBC production. What are the pharmacodynamics of carbamazepine (Tegretol)? - ANSWER - Auto-metabolizes leading to lower serum levels despite compliance. - Half-life 30 hours as single dose, 15 hours when given repeatedly. What are the Bla...

How does carbamazepine work? Correct Answer-Works by decreasing nerve impulses that cause seizures and pain How often should carbamazepine lab values be monitored? What labs? Correct Answer-CBC q 3-4 months What anti-seizure med auto induces metabolism? Correct Answer-Carbamazepine What medication decreases the production of RBCs, WBCs, and platelets? Correct Answer-Carbamazepine What is carbamazepine half-life? Correct Answer-Single dose: 30 hours Multiple dose: 15 hours What is...

Sertraline (Zoloft) Major Side Effects correct answer: insomnia, somnolence, HA, dry mouth, sex dysfunction, nausea & diarrhea Fluoxetine (Prozac) Major Side Effect correct answer: Activating (UPPER); AGITATION, INSOMNIA, nausea, vomiting, sex dysfunction, GI, serotonin syndrome Paraoxetine (Paxil) Major Side Effects correct answer: Anticholinergic (can't see, can't sleep, can't shit, can't spit), CYP2D6 inhibitor, increases TCA, phenothiazines, Type 1C antiarrhythmics, ...

Exam 1: NUR2755/ NUR 2755 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Multidimensional Care IV Complete Review| Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A | 100% Correct- Rasmussen Q: Antiepileptic medications Answer: • carbamazepine • phenytoin • valproic acid • oxcarbazepine • lamotrigine • gabapentin • topiramate Q: What important factors do pts need to know about their Antiepileptic meds? Answer: • continue taking even if you aren't having seizures • do not abruptly...

NUR-635 Pharm final While rational drug selection is based on the individual patient the aspect of rational drug selection addressing disease-specific information by a national medical or nursing organization is A. a guideline. B. cost. C. availability. D. patient hepatic and renal function. - ANSWER A. a guideline Drugs that alter synaptic transmission are much more selective than those that alter axonal conduction, why is this? - AN...

SSS/BETS (small sharp waves / benign epileptiform transients of sleep) Low voltage, short duration, diphasic spikes with a steep descending limb. Usually seen in drowsiness and light sleep. SREDA (subclinical rhythmic electrographic discharges of adults) Sharply contoured theta activity in the posterior head region. A normal variant in older adults during wakefullness. 14 and 6 positive spikes 1-2 seconds of sharply contoured discharges in the posterior head regions in light sle...

NU 578 Unit 2 Drugs Exam Questions and Answers All Correct Exogabine adverse effects - Answer- BBW: may cause retinal abnormalities and potential vision loss. urinary retention, somnolence, dizziness, fatigue, confusion, vertigo, tremor, incoordination, double vision, memory impairment, reduced strength, hallucinations, increased risk of SI. long term use can cause skin discoloration. Carbamazepine - Answer- preferred for tonic clonic in children. Active against partial seizures and tonic...

A patient is taking carbamazepine for seizures. Which of the following may increase its effects? Grapefruit juice Which drug recall is classified as one in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of the medication will cause or lead to a serious adverse event or even death? Class I Which standards must be followed during extemporaneous compounding? Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Which of the following is the generic name for Glucophage? metformin The abbreviati...

How does carbamazepine work? - Works by decreasing nerve impulses that cause seizures and pain How often should carbamazepine lab values be monitored? What labs? - CBC q 3-4 months What anti-seizure med auto induces metabolism? - Carbamazepine What medication decreases the production of RBCs, WBCs, and platelets? - Carbamazepine What is carbamazepine half-life? - Single dose: 30 hours Multiple dose: 15 hours What is a great risk of seizure potential while taking anti-seizure medications? -...