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What is the primary characteristic of most forms of epilepsy?
What is the primary characteristic of most forms of epilepsy?
What is the primary objective of anticonvulsant therapy?
What is the primary objective of anticonvulsant therapy?
What is the role of anticonvulsants in epilepsy?
What is the role of anticonvulsants in epilepsy?
What is the importance of planning appointments for epileptic patients?
What is the importance of planning appointments for epileptic patients?
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What is the focus of hypotheses proposed to explain why seizures occur?
What is the focus of hypotheses proposed to explain why seizures occur?
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What is the potential role of anticonvulsants in addition to controlling seizures?
What is the potential role of anticonvulsants in addition to controlling seizures?
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What is the primary concern when treating seizures in a dental clinic?
What is the primary concern when treating seizures in a dental clinic?
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Which medication can be administered through multiple routes, including intravenously, intramuscularly, intranasally, or intrabuccally?
Which medication can be administered through multiple routes, including intravenously, intramuscularly, intranasally, or intrabuccally?
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What is a common side effect of phenytoin specific to dentistry?
What is a common side effect of phenytoin specific to dentistry?
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Where does phenytoin-induced overgrowth most commonly occur?
Where does phenytoin-induced overgrowth most commonly occur?
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How can the rate of development of gingival overgrowth be diminished?
How can the rate of development of gingival overgrowth be diminished?
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What is an alternative to IV administration of anticonvulsant medication in a dental office?
What is an alternative to IV administration of anticonvulsant medication in a dental office?
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What should the dentist do if a patient reports an aura before a seizure?
What should the dentist do if a patient reports an aura before a seizure?
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What is the typical duration of a seizure in a dental patient?
What is the typical duration of a seizure in a dental patient?
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What should the dentist do if a patient has an obstructed airway after a seizure?
What should the dentist do if a patient has an obstructed airway after a seizure?
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Why is it important to ask the patient about triggering stimuli before treatment?
Why is it important to ask the patient about triggering stimuli before treatment?
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What is a characteristic of seizures induced by local anesthetic overdoses?
What is a characteristic of seizures induced by local anesthetic overdoses?
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What should the dentist avoid doing during a tonic-clonic seizure?
What should the dentist avoid doing during a tonic-clonic seizure?
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What is the mechanism of action of Phenytoin?
What is the mechanism of action of Phenytoin?
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What is the therapeutic use of Fosphenytoin?
What is the therapeutic use of Fosphenytoin?
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What is a common adverse reaction of Phenytoin?
What is a common adverse reaction of Phenytoin?
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What is the therapeutic use of Carbamazepine in dentistry?
What is the therapeutic use of Carbamazepine in dentistry?
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What is an interaction of Phenytoin with other drugs?
What is an interaction of Phenytoin with other drugs?
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What is a complication of Phenytoin-induced oral complications?
What is a complication of Phenytoin-induced oral complications?
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What is the mechanism of action of ethosuximide?
What is the mechanism of action of ethosuximide?
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What is a therapeutic use of valproic acid in medicine and dentistry?
What is a therapeutic use of valproic acid in medicine and dentistry?
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What is a gastrointestinal side effect of valproic acid?
What is a gastrointestinal side effect of valproic acid?
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What is a central nervous system side effect of valproic acid?
What is a central nervous system side effect of valproic acid?
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What is a mechanism of action of valproic acid?
What is a mechanism of action of valproic acid?
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What is a potential interaction of valproic acid with another drug?
What is a potential interaction of valproic acid with another drug?
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