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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does GABA have on the brain?

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

How do antiseizure drugs work?

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

Which action do antiseizure drugs aim to control?

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

How do drugs that potentiate GABA action affect neuronal firing?

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

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

<p>Barbiturates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of benzodiazepines in seizure therapy?

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

How do succinamides affect calcium channels?

<p>Increase the electrical threshold (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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