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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?
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?
When is the keto diet typically indicated for managing seizures?
When is the keto diet typically indicated for managing seizures?
What is a negative effect of the keto diet?
What is a negative effect of the keto diet?
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Who commonly uses the keto diet?
Who commonly uses the keto diet?
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What is considered 1st line in the initial treatment phase for seizures?
What is considered 1st line in the initial treatment phase for seizures?
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What occurs in the stabilization phase of status epilepticus?
What occurs in the stabilization phase of status epilepticus?
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Which drug should be avoided when a patient has absence seizures?
Which drug should be avoided when a patient has absence seizures?
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What are the black box warnings with carbamazepine (Tegretol)?
What are the black box warnings with carbamazepine (Tegretol)?
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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?
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(T/F) Hyponatremia is more common in oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) than carbamazepine (Tegretol).
(T/F) Hyponatremia is more common in oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) than carbamazepine (Tegretol).
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What is a specific warning associated with ethosuximide?
What is a specific warning associated with ethosuximide?
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Which adverse effect is specifically linked to vigabatrin use?
Which adverse effect is specifically linked to vigabatrin use?
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What monitoring is specifically recommended for felbamate use?
What monitoring is specifically recommended for felbamate use?
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Which schedule classification does perampanel fall under?
Which schedule classification does perampanel fall under?
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In which specific condition is cannabidiol (Epidiolex) indicated?
In which specific condition is cannabidiol (Epidiolex) indicated?
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What is a common adverse effect associated with tiagabine use?
What is a common adverse effect associated with tiagabine use?
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Which seizure type is ethosuximide specifically used for?
Which seizure type is ethosuximide specifically used for?
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What is the black box warning associated with vigabatrin use?
What is the black box warning associated with vigabatrin use?
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'CV' schedule classification represents medications that have:
'CV' schedule classification represents medications that have:
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Which medication has a specific contraindication in familial short QT syndrome?
Which medication has a specific contraindication in familial short QT syndrome?
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What is the black box warning associated with valproate (Depakote)?
What is the black box warning associated with valproate (Depakote)?
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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?
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Which antiepileptic medication has the lowest incidence of hyponatremia?
Which antiepileptic medication has the lowest incidence of hyponatremia?
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What can phenytoin (Dilantin) and fosphenytoin cause with chronic use?
What can phenytoin (Dilantin) and fosphenytoin cause with chronic use?
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What are the warnings/precautions associated with levetiracetam (Keppra) and brivaracetam?
What are the warnings/precautions associated with levetiracetam (Keppra) and brivaracetam?
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Which antiepileptic medication is contraindicated in mitochondrial disorders?
Which antiepileptic medication is contraindicated in mitochondrial disorders?
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When does SJS and TEN usually develop with lamotrigine (Lamictal)?
When does SJS and TEN usually develop with lamotrigine (Lamictal)?
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What is the schedule of pregabalin (Lyrica)?
What is the schedule of pregabalin (Lyrica)?
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What are the monitoring recommendations for valproate (Depakote)?
What are the monitoring recommendations for valproate (Depakote)?
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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?
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