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jessicacav

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Which of the following seizure drugs is most likely to be administered IV and result in soft tissue damage following extravasation?
 
  1. Phenobarbital (Luminal)
  2. Phenytoin (Dilantin)
  3. Ethosuximide (Zarontin)
  4. Clonazepam (Klonopin)

Question 2

A drug that is used to treat petit mal seizures but not tonic-clonic seizures and works by decreasing neuronal activity in the motor cortex is
 
  1. diazepam (Valium).
  2. valproic acid (Depakote).
  3. phenytoin (Dilantin).
  4. ethosuximide (Zarontin).


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jazzlynnnnn

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

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Dilantin is frequently administered IV due to slow and variable absorption rates when given orally. If Dilantin extravasates, serious soft tissue damage can result. Zarontin and Klonopin are oral medications. Phenobarbital would be more likely to be administered orally.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Succinimides like Zarontin use indicated for petit mal seizures, but not for tonic-clonic seizures. Depakote, Valium, and Dilantin can be effective for tonic-clonic seizures.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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