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Which medication is commonly used for the treatment of seizures and has the trade name 'Versed'?
Which medication is commonly used for the treatment of seizures and has the trade name 'Versed'?
- Phenobarbital
- Lorazepam
- Midazolam (correct)
- Diazepam
Which of the following medications acts by enhancing the effect of the neurotransmitter GABA to suppress excessive excitatory stimulation in seizures?
Which of the following medications acts by enhancing the effect of the neurotransmitter GABA to suppress excessive excitatory stimulation in seizures?
- Gabapentin
- Diazepam (correct)
- Barbiturates
- Lorazepam
Which medication is NOT a benzodiazepine used in the management of seizures?
Which medication is NOT a benzodiazepine used in the management of seizures?
- Lorazepam
- Midazolam
- Diazepam
- Phenytoin (correct)
Which medication is classified as a barbiturate and can be used in the treatment of certain types of seizures?
Which medication is classified as a barbiturate and can be used in the treatment of certain types of seizures?
Which medication is commonly indicated for anxiety, but can also be used for the management of certain types of seizures?
Which medication is commonly indicated for anxiety, but can also be used for the management of certain types of seizures?
Which type of medication binds to all Beta receptor sites without selectivity?
Which type of medication binds to all Beta receptor sites without selectivity?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Gabapentin?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Gabapentin?
How does Magnesium Sulfate affect neuromuscular transmission?
How does Magnesium Sulfate affect neuromuscular transmission?
Which neurotransmitter is affected by Gabapentin in its mechanism of action?
Which neurotransmitter is affected by Gabapentin in its mechanism of action?
What is one of the effects of Magnesium Sulfate on cerebral vasculature?
What is one of the effects of Magnesium Sulfate on cerebral vasculature?
How does Gabapentin affect voltage-gated calcium channels?
How does Gabapentin affect voltage-gated calcium channels?
What role does Magnesium Sulfate play in inhibiting neuromuscular transmission?
What role does Magnesium Sulfate play in inhibiting neuromuscular transmission?
What effect does phenytoin have on GABA and glutamate uptake?
What effect does phenytoin have on GABA and glutamate uptake?
How does phenytoin affect normal brain activity at therapeutic doses?
How does phenytoin affect normal brain activity at therapeutic doses?
Which anticonvulsant medication increases the relative refractory period?
Which anticonvulsant medication increases the relative refractory period?
Where does phenytoin act within neurons to exert its effect?
Where does phenytoin act within neurons to exert its effect?
What is the primary mechanism of action of phenytoin?
What is the primary mechanism of action of phenytoin?
Which neurotransmitter system is directly affected by phenytoin?
Which neurotransmitter system is directly affected by phenytoin?
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