You are caring for a woman of child bearing age that has epilepsy. What 2 main education points do you need to hit?
Epilepsy in the mother puts the fetus at greater risk for malformations. Effectiveness of oral contraceptives is decreased in women taking anticonvulsant meds
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Carbamazepine should be taken with food to avoid GI upset. True or False?
True
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A vagal nerve stimulator is used for treatment of seizures. This device does not prevent seizures, but does diminish the severity of the seizure. True or False?
True
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What are the 4 stages of a seizure?
Prodromal, Aura, Ictal, Post-Ictal
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lifesaver
Give 15 points!
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Other team loses 10 points!
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Phenobarbital is safe to take in pregnancy. True to False