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What blood samples are obtained to monitor during seizure management?
What blood samples are obtained to monitor during seizure management?
What may be useful in determining the nature of the seizure activity?
What may be useful in determining the nature of the seizure activity?
What is given if the seizure is caused by hypoglycemia?
What is given if the seizure is caused by hypoglycemia?
What may be used if initial treatment for seizures is unsuccessful?
What may be used if initial treatment for seizures is unsuccessful?
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Why is the serum concentration of the anticonvulsant medication measured?
Why is the serum concentration of the anticonvulsant medication measured?
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What is the significant risk for fractures resulting from long-term anticonvulsant therapy?
What is the significant risk for fractures resulting from long-term anticonvulsant therapy?
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What does nursing management include during seizures?
What does nursing management include during seizures?
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Why is the patient turned to a side-lying position during seizures?
Why is the patient turned to a side-lying position during seizures?
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Why must suction equipment be available during seizures?
Why must suction equipment be available during seizures?
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Why is the IV line closely monitored during seizures?
Why is the IV line closely monitored during seizures?
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What is the potential side effect of long-term anticonvulsant therapy leading to the need for seizure precautions?
What is the potential side effect of long-term anticonvulsant therapy leading to the need for seizure precautions?
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Why should nurses protect themselves during seizure management?
Why should nurses protect themselves during seizure management?
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What is the minimum duration of a seizure for it to be classified as status epilepticus?
What is the minimum duration of a seizure for it to be classified as status epilepticus?
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What additional criteria can classify a seizure as status epilepticus?
What additional criteria can classify a seizure as status epilepticus?
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What is a broadened definition of status epilepticus in terms of EEG activity?
What is a broadened definition of status epilepticus in terms of EEG activity?
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Why is status epilepticus considered a medical emergency?
Why is status epilepticus considered a medical emergency?
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What is a direct consequence of vigorous muscular contractions during status epilepticus?
What is a direct consequence of vigorous muscular contractions during status epilepticus?
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What can precipitate status epilepticus?
What can precipitate status epilepticus?
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What is a primary goal of medical management in status epilepticus?
What is a primary goal of medical management in status epilepticus?
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What is the immediate action taken if a patient remains unconscious during status epilepticus?
What is the immediate action taken if a patient remains unconscious during status epilepticus?
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Which medication is given slowly to immediately halt seizures in status epilepticus?
Which medication is given slowly to immediately halt seizures in status epilepticus?
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Which medication is NOT typically used to maintain a seizure-free state in status epilepticus?
Which medication is NOT typically used to maintain a seizure-free state in status epilepticus?
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What is a common factor that can precipitate status epilepticus?
What is a common factor that can precipitate status epilepticus?
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