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Lisaclaire

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A patient with a history of seizure disorder exhibits ataxia and nystagmus. Which of the follow-ing types of anticonvulsant drugs will produce these adverse effects?
 
  a. Barbiturates
  b. Hydantoins
  c. Benzodiazepines
  d. Valproates

Question 2

Which of the following medications are considered to be ergot alkaloids? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Almotriptan (Axert)
  b. Eletriptan (Relert)
  c. Dihydroergotamine (DHE)
  d. Ergotamine (Cafergot)
  e. Frovatripan (Frova)


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

ANS: B
Adverse effects of hydantoins, commonly related to high blood levels, include ataxia, nystag-mus, and double vision.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C, D
Ergot alkaloids include DHE and Cafergot. Axert, Relert, and Frova are serotonin agonists.


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