NUR 1172 Med/Surg Exam 2 Neuro Seizures

NUR 1172 Med/Surg Exam 2 Neuro Seizures
1. Depakote
Answer
Decreased Metabolism = increased half life
Decreased Elimination = increased plasma levels
Carriesincreased risk of causing hyperammonemia - leading to hepatic dysfunction, decrease in
platelets and toxicity
2. Tegratol
Answer
Decreased Metabolism = increased half life
Decreased Elimination = increased plasma levels
Increased risk of slowed cardiac conduction and heart failure; hyponatremia sec- ondary to
increased secretion of antidiuretic hormone, especially with low sodium diet and altered
cholesterol metabolism
3. Dilantin
Answer
Decreased Metabolism = increased half life
Decreased Elimination = increased plasma levels
Enteral feedings inhibit the absorption feeding should be turned off 2 hours before
administration or dose should be altered based on plasma levels
Altered Vit D metabolism Increased risk of osteoporosis
4. Ideopathic
Answer
When the cause of a seizure is unknown