Chapter 25: Drug Therapy for Seizures

Chapter 25: Drug Therapy for Seizures

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

BASIC CONCEPTS

 

1. Which type of seizure has a sudden loss of muscle tone for a few seconds followed by confusion?

a.	Partial seizures
b.	Atonic seizures
c.	Myoclonic seizures
d.	Tonic-clonic seizures

 

 

ANS:  B

With an atonic seizure typically there is sudden loss of muscle tone for a few seconds, followed by postictal (after the seizure) confusion.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remembering        REF:   p. 404

 

2. What is another term for seizure disorder?

a.	Epilepsy
b.	Enkephalin
c.	Narcolepsy
d.	Neuropathy

 

 

ANS:  A

An individual with repeated seizures has a seizure disorder, sometimes called epilepsy.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remembering        REF:   p. 401

 

3. Which health problem is the most serious possible side effect for status epilepticus?

a.	Ruptured spinal disks
b.	Brain tumor
c.	Broken bones
d.	Brain damage

 

 

ANS:  D

Status epilepticus is a prolonged seizure (usually defined as lasting longer than 30 minutes) or a series of repeated seizures that may occur in almost any type of seizure. Rapid recognition and treatment of this disorder are essential to prevent brain damage.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remembering        REF:   p. 404

 

4. Which first-line antiseizure drug can only be given by the oral route?

a.	Gatifloxacin (Tequin)
b.	Phenytoin (Dilantin)
c.	Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
d.	Valproic acid (Depakote)

 

 

ANS:  C

All of these first-line drugs can be given orally and intravenously except carbamazepine.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remembering        REF:   p. 407

 

5. Which organs can be badly damaged by valproic acid (Depakote)?

a.	Eyes and ears
b.	Skeletal muscles
c.	Liver and pancreas
d.	Brain and spinal cord

 

 

ANS:  C

Serious adverse effects of valproic acid include damage to the liver (hepatotoxicity) and inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis).

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remembering        REF:   p. 408