Carbamazepine seizures - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NU641 Week 11 Quiz Test Questions with Correct Answers Generalized seizure types (6) - ANSWER -Tonic clonic (grand mal) -Absence (petit mal) -Clonic -Myoclonic -Tonic -Atonic Status epilepticus (2) - ANSWER -Two or more seizures without full consciousness between seizure episodes -Requires immediate treatment Absence seizures - ANSWER -Impaired consciousness for short period of time -Typically seen in children 4 to 12 -EEG typically shows generalized 3 Hz ...

ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new ...

NR 546 Midterm Exam 2023/2024 Questions AND Answers Update A+ What should the PMHNP consider when prescribing chemical restraints? - Answer-- allergy status -prior med hx for adverse drug reactions r/t the meds ordered in the chemical restraint -state regulations regarding chemical restrains must be reviewed Are the PMHNP and other staff liable if the client has an allergic reaction or adverse side effects to the drugs used for chemical restraint? - Answer-No. The client has been court-...

CPhT Practice Exam 1 | 96 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Updated 2024 | Guaranteed A+ A patient is taking carbamazepine for seizures. What may increase its effects? grapefruit juice

How does carbamazepine work? Answer Works by decreasing nerve impulses thatcause seizures and pain 2. How often should carbamazepine lab values be monitored? What labs? Answer - CBC q 3-4 months 3. What anti-seizure med auto induces metabolism? Answer Carbamazepine 4. What medication decreases the production of RBCs,WBCs, and platelets?- Answer Carbamazepine

What blood values should be monitored with carbamazepine (Tegretol)? Correct 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)? Correct 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 Black Box Warnings for carbamazepine (Tegretol)? Correct Answer-- Stevens-Johnson...

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

1. Sarah, a 42-year-old female, requests a prescription for an anorexiant to treat her obesity. A trial of phentermine is prescribed. Prescribing precautions include: 1. Understanding that obesity is a contraindication to prescribing phentermine 2. Anorexiants may cause tolerance and should only be prescribed for 6 months 3. Patients should be monitored for postural hypotension 4. Renal function should be monitored closely while on anorexiants - 2 2. Before prescribing phentermine to Sarah,...

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...