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JMatthes

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A child suffers from absence seizures and has been prescribed acetazolamide (Diamox). The nurse should know that this medication is an adjuvant medication useful in the treatment of seizures. What is the therapeutic action of Diamox?
 
  A) It slows the action potential of neurons.
  B) It slows the reuptake of acetylcholine.
  C) It suppresses the limbic and reticular systems.
  D) It controls fluid secretion in the CNS.

Question 2

A patient is bothered with nighttime episodes of bronchoconstriction related to asthma. Which of the following medications can be administered to decrease the nighttime episodes and prevent asthma attacks?
 
  A) Xanthines
  B) Beta2-adrenergic agonists
  C) Anticholinergics
  D) Leukotriene modifiers


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Kaytorgator

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The sulfonamide diuretic acetazolamide (Diamox) controls fluid secretion in the CNS; it is thought to inhibit CNS carbonic anhydrase to decrease neuronal excitability.

Answer to Question 2

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The leukotriene modifiers improve symptoms and pulmonary function tests, decrease nighttime symptoms, and decrease the use of beta2-adrenergic drugs. Xanthines treat acute attacks but do not prevent asthma from occurring. Beta2-adrenergic agonists treat acute attacks but do not prevent asthma from occurring. Anticholinergics block the action of acetylcholine in bronchial smooth muscle when given by inhalation.


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