carbamazepine
this medication is used for this type of seizures?
generalized and focal seizures
this medication is contraindicated if you carry this gene?
HLA-B*1502
airway
This is the medication you are to know for the exam in this class of meds
gabapentin
This medication can be used in combination with what drug?
other AED
what is the drug/food interactions to avoid when taking this medication?
CNS depressants/alcohol, grapefruit juice and st. john's wort
due to added energy expenditures you may need to correct this type of blood glucose issue?
hypoglycemia
does this medication need serum levels?
no
when giving education to your patient hat is starting this medication, what time frame will you give them as to when they will reach optimal effects?
several weeks
what is education to provide a woman that maybe on oral contraceptives or intending to become pregnant?
decrease effect of contraceptives and gives false negative on pregnancy test
what medication would be used to terminate a seizure?
IV benzos
this medication can be used for these two disorders
postherpetic neuralgia and restless leg syndrome
This lab can be elevated by the disease we are monitoring but it shows no signs of disease?
liver enzymes
as a nurse you may want to consider that beginning at a low dose and increasing gradually can prevent these effects?
CNS
long term suppression drugs
this medication is used off label for these two disorders
what is neuropathic pain and mental health disorders
What is the box warning for this medication?
serious derm reactions (HLA-B*1502 Allele).
monitor for aplastic anemia and agranulocytosis
Due to patients possibly developing skin rashes or issues, what education would you provide to your patient?
wear sunscreen and monitor for rashes
what is the term given post seizure, or their condition is called?
they are postictal
what are drug/food interactions for this medication?
alcohol/CNS depressants