Differentiate between the groups of drug agents listed, and select the first-line treatment for generalized tonic-clonic seizures.
A. Ethosuximide (Zarontin), valproic acid (Depakene), and lamotrigine (Lamictal)
B. Phenytoin (Dilantin) and lorazepam (Ativan)
C. Ethosuximide (Zarontin) and phenytoin (Dilantin)
D. Phenytoin (Dilantin), valproic acid (Depakene), and carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Answer: D
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A) once a day. B) twice a day. C) every 4 hours around the clock. D) every 2 hours during waking hours.
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1. Potassium 2. Aspirin 3. Viagra 4. St. John's wort
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1. What scope of practice issues can you identify? 2. Is this act any different from injecting a medication into an IV line? If so, how? 3. What do you think Bret should do in this situation? 4. How do you think the surgeon may respond if Bret refuses? 5. How can Bret know if he should perform this act?