The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with generalized seizures and will appropriately administer what classifications of medications to this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Succinimides
B) Acetazolamide
C) Valproic acid
D) Hydantoin
E) Benzodiazepines
D, E
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Drugs used to treat generalized seizures include the hydantoins, barbiturates, and benzodiazepines. Drugs used to treat absence seizures—a particular type of generalized seizure—include the hydantoins, succinimides, acetazolamide, valproic acid, and zonisamide.
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