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Types of Seizures

Tonic-clonic

Which of the following seizure types or phases is best described as a loss of consciousness with alternating phases of stiffening and jerking?

Tonic

Which of the following seizure types or phases is best described as stiffening of the body for 10-20 seconds?

Clonic

Which of the following seizure types or phases is best described as intermittent jerking of the extremities for 30 to 40 seconds and associated with spasms?

Absence (Petit Mal)

Which of the following seizure types or phases is best described as brief staring spells appearing as if the patient is daydreaming?

Myoclonic

Which of the following seizure types or phases is best described as forceful, sudden, excessive jerking of the body or extremities?

Atonic

Which of the following seizure types or phases is best described as sudden drop attacks where a patient falls to the ground?

Partial (Focal) Seizure

Which of the following seizure types or phases is best described as beginning in one area of the brain and manifesting with isolated arm symptoms?

Simple Partial

Which of the following seizure types or phases is best described as a focal seizure with no loss of consciousness?

Complex Partial

Which of the following seizure types or phases is best described as a focal seizure with loss of consciousness?

Seizure Interventions

Maintain Airway

Which of the following is most likely a characteristic associated with seizure interventions?

Side-lying Position

Which of the following positions is most likely a characteristic associated with seizure interventions?

Support Head

Move to Floor

Benzodiazepines

Which of the following medications is most likely administered as a part of seizure interventions?

Considerations

Never Restrain

Which of the following is most likely a consideration associated with seizure interventions?

No Objects in Mouth

Document Details

Benzodiazepines Overview

Indications

First Line for Status Epilepticus

Which statement is most accurate about the indication(s) for benzodiazepines?

Anesthesia Induction

Which of the following is most likely an indication for the use of benzodiazepines?

Anxiety

Benzodiazepines are most commonly used for which of the following disorders?

Eclampsia

Benzodiazepines are used as a second-line treatment for which of the following?

Detoxification

Benzodiazepines may be indicated in alcohol abuse in what capacity?

Mechanism of Action

'-zepam' and '-zolam" Suffix

Which suffix or suffixes belongs to benzodiazepines?

Increase Frequency of Cl- Channel Opening

Which of the following is the mechanism of action of benzodiazepines?

Side Effects

Decrease REM Sleep

Which of the following side effects is most likely associated with benzodiazepines?

CNS Depression

Dependence

Antidote

Flumazenil for Overdose

Which of the following medications is used to treat benzodiazepine overdose?

Barbiturates

Barb- Drug Names

Which prefix or suffix is best associated with Barbiturates?

Seizure Treatment

Barbiturates are most likely indicated in which of the following conditions?

Increased Duration of Cl- Channel Opening

What mechanism of action or pharmacological action is best associated with Barbiturates?

Decrease Neuron Firing

Sedation

During your assessment of a patient taking Barbiturates which of the following side effects is most likely to be seen?

Cardiovascular and Respiratory Depression

P450 inducer

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