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What is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain?
What is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain?
- Glutamate
- GABA (correct)
- Sodium
- Calcium
Which type of seizures does Phenytoin worsen?
Which type of seizures does Phenytoin worsen?
- Partial seizures
- Absence seizures (correct)
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- Generalized seizures
What is the main mechanism of action of Phenytoin?
What is the main mechanism of action of Phenytoin?
- Stimulates glutamate receptors
- Inhibits calcium channels
- Activates GABA receptors
- Inhibits sodium channels (correct)
Which adverse effect is associated with Phenytoin use?
Which adverse effect is associated with Phenytoin use?
What is the mechanism of action of Valproic Acid (Depakene®)?
What is the mechanism of action of Valproic Acid (Depakene®)?
Which adverse effect is rare but serious in patients taking Valproic Acid (Depakene®)?
Which adverse effect is rare but serious in patients taking Valproic Acid (Depakene®)?
What is the therapeutic consideration related to drug withdrawal in epilepsy treatment?
What is the therapeutic consideration related to drug withdrawal in epilepsy treatment?
What is a potential adverse effect of Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal®) on the skin?
What is a potential adverse effect of Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal®) on the skin?
What is the function of a focus in initiating seizures?
What is the function of a focus in initiating seizures?
How does Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal®) affect plasma sodium levels?
How does Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal®) affect plasma sodium levels?
Which drug interaction is common with Valproic Acid (Depakene®)?
Which drug interaction is common with Valproic Acid (Depakene®)?
What is a potential consequence of teratogenicity related to Valproic Acid (Depakene®)?
What is a potential consequence of teratogenicity related to Valproic Acid (Depakene®)?
Which anticonvulsant drug is specifically used for absence seizures only?
Which anticonvulsant drug is specifically used for absence seizures only?
Which newer anticonvulsant drug is used to treat neuropathic pain, migraine, and fibromyalgia?
Which newer anticonvulsant drug is used to treat neuropathic pain, migraine, and fibromyalgia?
Which traditional anticonvulsant drug is used for trigeminal neuralgia?
Which traditional anticonvulsant drug is used for trigeminal neuralgia?
Which newer anticonvulsant drug is used for weight loss and binge-eating?
Which newer anticonvulsant drug is used for weight loss and binge-eating?
Which benzodiazepines are used intravenously for status epilepticus?
Which benzodiazepines are used intravenously for status epilepticus?
'Newer' anticonvulsants are characterized by which of the following?
'Newer' anticonvulsants are characterized by which of the following?
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