Epilepsy (Overview)

Which type of seizure involves a loss of consciousness?

What is the initial treatment for status epilepticus (SE) within the first 5-20 minutes?

Which test is often used to accurately diagnose epilepsy?

What is the term for seizures that originate from one side of the brain and may spread to other areas?

What is the term for seizures that simultaneously involve both sides of the brain?

What is the term for seizures characterized by 'staring spells'?

What is the term for a seizure that lasts for an extended period, exceeding five minutes?

Which drug is classified as a calcium blocker that increases the activity of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain?

Which drug works by blocking sodium channels in the brain?

Which drug aims to maintain therapeutic levels between 4-12 mcg/mL?

Which drug is a potent cytochrome P450 inducer and can decrease the levels of other drugs, including itself?

Which drug is a sodium and calcium blocker?

Which drug has formulations such as chewable tablets, orally disintegrating tablets (ODT), and regular tablets?

Which drug has black box warnings that include psychiatric reactions such as psychotic symptoms, somnolence, and fatigue?

Which of the following medications has a black box warning for Habit Forming, Respiratory Depression, Fetal Harm, and SJS/TEN?

Which medication should be monitored for sodium levels due to the risk of hyponatremia?

Which medication has a narrow therapeutic window with goal trough levels of 10 - 20 mcg/mL and free trough levels of 1 - 2.5 mcg/mL?

Which medication is contraindicated with HLA-B*1502 Test (Asians), Fetal Harm, and Blood Dyscrasias?

Which medication has a black box warning for metabolic acidosis, oligohydrosis, nephrolithiasis, and fetal harm?

Which medication has a goal therapeutic level between 50-100 mcg/mL?

Which medication has common side effects of weight gain, CNS effects, and edema?

Which anti-epileptic drug (AED) is specifically used for absence seizures?

Which AED is a pro-drug of phenobarbital and is used to manage partial and generalized seizures?

Which AED carries a black box warning (BBW) for the risk of hepatic failure and aplastic anemia?

Which AED is primarily used in the treatment of infantile spasms and refractory partial seizures?

Which AED works by blocking sodium channels in the brain?

Which AED is used to treat seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS)?

Which AED is indicated for the treatment of partial-onset seizures and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures?

Which AED is approved for the treatment of partial seizures?

Which AED is prescribed for the treatment of refractory epilepsy and carries a black box warning (BBW) for the risk of permanent vision loss?

True or false: Focal aware seizures involve a loss of consciousness.

True or false: Generalized seizures involve both sides of the brain.

True or false: Status epilepticus is a medical emergency that lasts for less than five minutes.

True or false: Levetiracetam, sold under the brand name Keppra, is classified as a sodium blocker.

True or false: Lamotrigine works by blocking calcium channels in the brain.

True or false: Carbamazepine is contraindicated with MAOis, nefazodone, and NNRTIs.

True or false: Oxcarbazepine is primarily used in the treatment of infantile spasms and refractory partial seizures.

True or false: Clobazam is an AED used to treat seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS).

True or false: Brivaracetam has shown efficacy in reducing partial-onset seizures.

True or false: Perampanel is indicated for the treatment of primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures.

True or false: Rufinamide is primarily used to manage seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.

True or false: Lacosamide is a sodium blocker.

True or false: Topiramate has a black box warning for metabolic acidosis, oligohydrosis, nephrolithiasis, and fetal harm.

True or false: Valproic acid and divalproex are contraindicated with hyperammonemia, thrombocytopenia, and lamotrigine.

True or false: Oxcarbazepine can cause hyponatremia and should be monitored for sodium levels.

What is the term for a seizure that lasts for an extended period, exceeding five minutes?

Which drug is commonly used for the initial treatment of status epilepticus within the first 5-20 minutes?

What is the name of the test often used to accurately diagnose epilepsy?

Which two anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) are sodium blockers?

Which AED carries a black box warning for the risk of hepatic failure, fetal harm, and neural tube defects in pregnancy?

What are the common side effects of lacosamide?

What is the goal therapeutic level for phenobarbital in adults and children?

What is the mechanism of action of eslicarbazepine?

What are the potential side effects of ethosuximide?

Which AED is approved for the treatment of refractory epilepsy?

What are the potential side effects of zonisamide?

What are some drugs and medical conditions that can lower the seizure threshold?

What factors should be taken into account when selecting an anti-epileptic drug (AED)?

What are some potential side effects of levetiracetam?

How does lamotrigine work?

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