Antiepileptic Drugs Classification Quiz

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Which medication has a black box warning for increased risk of suicidal behaviors?

Ethosuximide

Levodopa

Phenytoin

Carbamazepine (correct)

What is a significant drug interaction to be aware of when taking Levodopa?

Alcohol

Grapefruit juice

Foods containing tyramine (correct)

Foods high in vitamin B6

Which adverse effect is associated with Phenytoin therapy?

Gingival hyperplasia (correct)

Parkinsonism

Hypertension

Alopecia

What is a recommended approach to minimize gastrointestinal upset when taking Carbamazepine?

Take with food Signup and view all the answers

Which medication has a specific concern for contraceptive use?

Phenytoin Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of abruptly stopping Phenytoin therapy?

Status epilepticus Signup and view all the answers

What is a common adverse effect of Narcotic Antagonists, such as Naloxone?

Hallucinations Signup and view all the answers

What is a major risk associated with Narcotic medications?

Risk of addiction Signup and view all the answers

What is a common adverse effect of Triptans, such as Sumatriptan?

Numbness or tingling Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to monitor respiratory status closely when administering Narcotic medications?

Due to the risk of respiratory depression Signup and view all the answers

What is the indication for Triptans, such as Sumatriptan?

Relief of migraine headache pain Signup and view all the answers

What is a common adverse effect associated with Antipsychotic drugs?

Constipation Signup and view all the answers

What education should be provided to patients taking Central Nervous System Stimulants regarding the timing of medication administration?

Give in the morning with breakfast Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom requires immediate notification to the healthcare provider for a patient on Lithium?

Nausea and vomiting Signup and view all the answers

What is a key instruction concerning the administration of sustained-release capsules of Antipsychotic drugs?

Do not crush or chew the capsules Signup and view all the answers

Which adverse effect is particularly associated with Central Nervous System Stimulants?

Insomnia Signup and view all the answers

What is a general education point for patients taking Antipsychotic drugs regarding drug interaction with food?

Take with any meal of the day Signup and view all the answers

Antiepileptic Drugs Classification Quiz

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