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Awareness that a seizure is about to occur _______
Awareness that a seizure is about to occur _______
prodrome
At least ONE seizure that is not provoked and that can occur again _______
At least ONE seizure that is not provoked and that can occur again _______
epilepsy
Refractory seizures occur if failure of 2 or more ASMs AND 1 or more seizures per month over _______
Refractory seizures occur if failure of 2 or more ASMs AND 1 or more seizures per month over _______
18 months
status epilepticus: Continuous seizure lasting _____ or more OR 2 or more seizure without full recovery
status epilepticus: Continuous seizure lasting _____ or more OR 2 or more seizure without full recovery
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What is the T1 for absense seizures? ______ mins
What is the T1 for absense seizures? ______ mins
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Diazepam rectal gel is a seizure ______ medication.
Diazepam rectal gel is a seizure ______ medication.
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Which of the following is NOT a known cause of seizures?
Which of the following is NOT a known cause of seizures?
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Prodrome in relation to seizures refers to:
Prodrome in relation to seizures refers to:
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Which of the following is a negative predictor of discontinuation of anti-seizure medications?
Which of the following is a negative predictor of discontinuation of anti-seizure medications?
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What is a risk associated with the abrupt withdrawal of anti-seizure medications?
What is a risk associated with the abrupt withdrawal of anti-seizure medications?
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When should carbamazepine (Tegretol) be avoided?
When should carbamazepine (Tegretol) be avoided?
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What is the major active metabolite shared by eslicarbazepine acetate and oxcarbazepine?
What is the major active metabolite shared by eslicarbazepine acetate and oxcarbazepine?
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Which of the following dermatologic risks is associated with eslicarbazepine acetate?
Which of the following dermatologic risks is associated with eslicarbazepine acetate?
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What is the black box warning associated with lamotrigine (Lamictal)?
What is the black box warning associated with lamotrigine (Lamictal)?
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When does SJS and TEN typically develop in patients taking lamotrigine (Lamictal)?
When does SJS and TEN typically develop in patients taking lamotrigine (Lamictal)?
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What are the warnings and precautions associated with levetiracetam (Keppra) and brivaracetam?
What are the warnings and precautions associated with levetiracetam (Keppra) and brivaracetam?
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What is a serious adverse effect associated with carbamazepine (Tegretol)?
What is a serious adverse effect associated with carbamazepine (Tegretol)?
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Why should carbamazepine (Tegretol) be taken with food?
Why should carbamazepine (Tegretol) be taken with food?
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Which of the following is true about carbazepine ?
Which of the following is true about carbazepine ?
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What should be closely monitored in patients taking oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)?
What should be closely monitored in patients taking oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)?
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Which statement is true regarding the risk of hyponatremia between carbamazepine (Tegretol) and oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)?
Which statement is true regarding the risk of hyponatremia between carbamazepine (Tegretol) and oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)?
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Which medication significantly decreases lamotrigine serum concentrations?
Which medication significantly decreases lamotrigine serum concentrations?
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What is not an AE associated with valproate (Depakote) ?
What is not an AE associated with valproate (Depakote) ?
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When is the typical timeframe for the development of serious skin rashes, including SJS and TEN, with lamotrigine (Lamictal)?
When is the typical timeframe for the development of serious skin rashes, including SJS and TEN, with lamotrigine (Lamictal)?
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Which of the following is a specific warning/precaution for levetiracetam (Keppra) and brivaracetam?
Which of the following is a specific warning/precaution for levetiracetam (Keppra) and brivaracetam?
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Which drug DOES NOT require renal dose adjustments?
Which drug DOES NOT require renal dose adjustments?
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What is the schedule classification of brivaracetam?
What is the schedule classification of brivaracetam?
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What is a common first-line agent for focal seziures according to the text?
What is a common first-line agent for focal seziures according to the text?
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Which medication is most commonly used in the treatment of neuropathic pain?
Which medication is most commonly used in the treatment of neuropathic pain?
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Which is not a Boxed warning for Valproate?
Which is not a Boxed warning for Valproate?
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Valproate is contraindicated in ____ ____?
Valproate is contraindicated in ____ ____?
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Valproate Therapeutic Range
Valproate Therapeutic Range
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IV use of Brivaracetam is limited to ___ consecutive days
IV use of Brivaracetam is limited to ___ consecutive days
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What is a contraindication for phenytoin and fosphenytoin?
What is a contraindication for phenytoin and fosphenytoin?
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Match the drug with the Box warning
Match the drug with the Box warning
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Felbamate should be discontinued if ___ are 2x normal upper limit normal
Felbamate should be discontinued if ___ are 2x normal upper limit normal
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Which drug is an NMDA-R blocker
Which drug is an NMDA-R blocker
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T/F: Pentobarbital is a GABA-A Pam that increases channel opening time
T/F: Pentobarbital is a GABA-A Pam that increases channel opening time
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Primidone is metablized by CYP____ into Phentobarbital and PEMA
Primidone is metablized by CYP____ into Phentobarbital and PEMA
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Which ASM is NOT contraindicated in Familial Short QT syndrome
Which ASM is NOT contraindicated in Familial Short QT syndrome
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