types of seizures
which seizure is localized to one part of the brain?
Focal seizure
Name a type of trauma that can lead to seizure.
any head injuries that cause brain scarring or lesions
Name one sodium channel blocker drug for seizure.
Carbamazepine, phenytoin, lamotrigine, topiramate, valproic acid
what are the 2 type of focal seizure?
Simple and complex
Besides electrolyte imbalance, what is another metabolic cause of seizure?
hypoglycemia or organ failure
Which drug can act as a sodium channel blocker, calcium channel blocker, and a GABA agonist?
Valproate
In short, what is generalized seizure?
Involves both hemisphere of the brain from onset
Conditions such as Alzheimer's or ____ can increase the risk of seizure due to progressive brain damage
Parkinson disease
What specific adverse effect can Carbamazepine cause?
Hyponatremia
List 3 common symptoms associated with focal seizure
muscle jerking, sweating, visual disturbance, tingling, emotional change
List 3 external factors that can provoke seizures.
Drugs, alcohol withdrawal, or poisoning
Which two anti-seizure drug can not be given to pregnant women?
Valproate and phenytoin
List all 5 types of generalized seizure
abscence, tonic-clonic,myoclonic, atonic, tonic
Autoimmune conditions like lupus or ___ can cause seizure due to inflammation or immune system attack on the brain.
multiple sclerosis
Name the three types of seizure medications that is associated with GABA.
GABA reuptake inhibitor, GABA-a Receptor Inhibitor, and GABA Transaminase inhibitor