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, 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 waves
Focal seizure types (2) - ANSWER>>>>>-Simple partial
-Complex partial
Antiepileptic drugs mechanism of action (4) - ANSWER>>>>>-Reducing
sodium and/or calcium influx into brain cells
-Causes increase in inhibitory gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA) activity
-Enhances influx of chloride
-Interferes with excitatory glutamate transmission
Antiepileptic agents that reduce efficacy of oral contraceptives (3) -
ANSWER>>>>>-Phenytoin
-Phenobarbital
-Carbamazepine
Seizure medications and pregnancy - ANSWER>>>>>-None are safe
-Use only if benefit outweighs risk and patient realizes potential of birth
defects
Phenytoin (Dilantin) (2) - ANSWER>>>>>-Highly plasma protein bound
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