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cherise1989

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on: Jul 24, 2018
Which of the following anticonvulsants is indicated for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia?
 
  a. acetazolamide c. paramethadione
  b. phenytoin d. carbamazepine

Question 2

Clients who experience intractable seizures may require surgical intervention if:
 
  a. standard medications have effectively controlled seizure activity.
  b. seizures originate in diverse areas of the brain.
  c. seizures originate near speech, memory, or vision centers in the brain.
  d. seizures consistently originate in just one part of the brain.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: This is not indicated in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia.
B Incorrect: This is not indicated in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia.
C Incorrect: This is not indicated in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia.
D Correct: Carbamazepine is indicated in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: This is not a criteria for surgical intervention.
B Incorrect: This is not a criteria for surgical intervention.
C Incorrect: This is not a criteria for surgical intervention.
D Correct: This is one of three major criteria for surgical intervention.


cherise1989

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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