Anti-Seizure Drugs and EEG Monitoring in Nursing
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Anti-Seizure Drugs and EEG Monitoring in Nursing

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What is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain?

  • Dopamine
  • Glutamate
  • Serotonin
  • Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) (correct)
  • How are seizures caused?

  • By decreased serotonin activity in the brain
  • By increased dopamine levels in the brain
  • By uncontrolled neuronal discharges (correct)
  • By excessive glutamate production
  • Which tool is used to measure uncontrolled neuronal activity in the brain?

  • MRI scan
  • CT scan
  • Ultrasound
  • Electroencephalogram (EEG) (correct)
  • What can cause inflammation in the brain that may lead to seizures?

    <p>Meningitis and encephalitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does GABA have on the brain?

    <p>Produces a calming effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do antiseizure drugs work?

    <p>Stimulate influx of chloride</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action do antiseizure drugs aim to control?

    <p>Delay influx of sodium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do drugs that potentiate GABA action affect neuronal firing?

    <p>Stimulate influx of chloride ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug category includes compounds derived from barbituric acid and intensify the effect of GABA?

    <p>Barbiturates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of benzodiazepines in seizure therapy?

    <p>Reduce brain excitability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do succinamides affect calcium channels?

    <p>Increase the electrical threshold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of amino acid compounds in the context of seizures?

    <p>Suppress positive ion influxes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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