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Which term refers to the period following a seizure that usually presents with altered consciousness?
Which term refers to the period following a seizure that usually presents with altered consciousness?
- Status epilepticus
- Prodrome
- Postictal period (correct)
- Refractory seizures
What is the term for continuous seizure lasting 5 minutes or more OR having 2 or more seizures without full recovery?
What is the term for continuous seizure lasting 5 minutes or more OR having 2 or more seizures without full recovery?
- Prodrome
- Convulsion
- Status epilepticus (correct)
- Aura
When is the keto diet typically indicated for managing seizures?
When is the keto diet typically indicated for managing seizures?
- Before trying any antiseizure medications
- In the postictal period
- In status epilepticus
- For refractory seizures after trying and failing ≥ 2 ASMs (correct)
What is a negative effect of the keto diet?
What is a negative effect of the keto diet?
Who commonly uses the keto diet?
Who commonly uses the keto diet?
What is considered 1st line in the initial treatment phase for seizures?
What is considered 1st line in the initial treatment phase for seizures?
What occurs in the stabilization phase of status epilepticus?
What occurs in the stabilization phase of status epilepticus?
Which drug should be avoided when a patient has absence seizures?
Which drug should be avoided when a patient has absence seizures?
What are the black box warnings with carbamazepine (Tegretol)?
What are the black box warnings with carbamazepine (Tegretol)?
Which medication is a prodrug with the same major active metabolite as oxcarbazepine?
Which medication is a prodrug with the same major active metabolite as oxcarbazepine?
(T/F) Hyponatremia is more common in oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) than carbamazepine (Tegretol).
(T/F) Hyponatremia is more common in oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) than carbamazepine (Tegretol).
What is a specific warning associated with ethosuximide?
What is a specific warning associated with ethosuximide?
Which adverse effect is specifically linked to vigabatrin use?
Which adverse effect is specifically linked to vigabatrin use?
What monitoring is specifically recommended for felbamate use?
What monitoring is specifically recommended for felbamate use?
Which schedule classification does perampanel fall under?
Which schedule classification does perampanel fall under?
In which specific condition is cannabidiol (Epidiolex) indicated?
In which specific condition is cannabidiol (Epidiolex) indicated?
What is a common adverse effect associated with tiagabine use?
What is a common adverse effect associated with tiagabine use?
Which seizure type is ethosuximide specifically used for?
Which seizure type is ethosuximide specifically used for?
What is the black box warning associated with vigabatrin use?
What is the black box warning associated with vigabatrin use?
'CV' schedule classification represents medications that have:
'CV' schedule classification represents medications that have:
Which medication has a specific contraindication in familial short QT syndrome?
Which medication has a specific contraindication in familial short QT syndrome?
What is the black box warning associated with valproate (Depakote)?
What is the black box warning associated with valproate (Depakote)?
Which medication should be avoided in patients with a history of sinus bradycardia and certain heart blocks?
Which medication should be avoided in patients with a history of sinus bradycardia and certain heart blocks?
Which antiepileptic medication has the lowest incidence of hyponatremia?
Which antiepileptic medication has the lowest incidence of hyponatremia?
What can phenytoin (Dilantin) and fosphenytoin cause with chronic use?
What can phenytoin (Dilantin) and fosphenytoin cause with chronic use?
What are the warnings/precautions associated with levetiracetam (Keppra) and brivaracetam?
What are the warnings/precautions associated with levetiracetam (Keppra) and brivaracetam?
Which antiepileptic medication is contraindicated in mitochondrial disorders?
Which antiepileptic medication is contraindicated in mitochondrial disorders?
When does SJS and TEN usually develop with lamotrigine (Lamictal)?
When does SJS and TEN usually develop with lamotrigine (Lamictal)?
What is the schedule of pregabalin (Lyrica)?
What is the schedule of pregabalin (Lyrica)?
What are the monitoring recommendations for valproate (Depakote)?
What are the monitoring recommendations for valproate (Depakote)?
Which antiepileptic medication has the highest risk of serious skin rashes, including SJS and TEN?
Which antiepileptic medication has the highest risk of serious skin rashes, including SJS and TEN?
