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Phenytoin is the most commonly used drug worldwide for absence seizures due to its high effectiveness.
Phenytoin is the most commonly used drug worldwide for absence seizures due to its high effectiveness.
False (B)
Gabapentin acts on GABA receptors to inhibit abnormal neuronal discharge in epilepsy.
Gabapentin acts on GABA receptors to inhibit abnormal neuronal discharge in epilepsy.
False (B)
Trihexyphenidyl is an antiepileptic drug commonly used to treat all types of seizures.
Trihexyphenidyl is an antiepileptic drug commonly used to treat all types of seizures.
False (B)
L-dopa is a widely prescribed antiepileptic drug for monotherapy in epilepsy patients.
L-dopa is a widely prescribed antiepileptic drug for monotherapy in epilepsy patients.
Phenytoin excretion primarily occurs through hepatic channels.
Phenytoin excretion primarily occurs through hepatic channels.
Trihexyphenidyl is a first-line treatment for Parkinson's disease.
Trihexyphenidyl is a first-line treatment for Parkinson's disease.
The precise mechanism by which Gabapentin protects against seizures is well understood.
The precise mechanism by which Gabapentin protects against seizures is well understood.
Levodopa enhances the synthesis of dopamine in the striatum.
Levodopa enhances the synthesis of dopamine in the striatum.
Side effects of levodopa include dry mouth and blurred vision.
Side effects of levodopa include dry mouth and blurred vision.
Trihexyphenidyl primarily improves bradykinesia in Parkinson's disease.
Trihexyphenidyl primarily improves bradykinesia in Parkinson's disease.
Gabapentin is commonly used as a first-line treatment for epilepsy.
Gabapentin is commonly used as a first-line treatment for epilepsy.
Phenytoin is a drug used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
Phenytoin is a drug used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
Levodopa therapy becomes more effective over time.
Levodopa therapy becomes more effective over time.
Gabapentin is excreted unchanged in the urine.
Gabapentin is excreted unchanged in the urine.
Trihexyphenidyl plays a role in decreasing the excitatory actions of cholinergic neurons in Parkinson's disease.
Trihexyphenidyl plays a role in decreasing the excitatory actions of cholinergic neurons in Parkinson's disease.
Levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet) enhances dopamine synthesis only in the brain.
Levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet) enhances dopamine synthesis only in the brain.
Gabapentin is primarily used to treat Parkinson's disease.
Gabapentin is primarily used to treat Parkinson's disease.
L-dopa is a type of antiepileptic drug.
L-dopa is a type of antiepileptic drug.
Trihexyphenidyl is a type of antiparkinsonian drug.
Trihexyphenidyl is a type of antiparkinsonian drug.
Phenytoin is primarily used to treat non-epileptic disorders.
Phenytoin is primarily used to treat non-epileptic disorders.
Antiepileptic drugs are effective in controlling seizures in about 90% of patients.
Antiepileptic drugs are effective in controlling seizures in about 90% of patients.
