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focal seizure
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begins in one area or hemisphere of the brain
symptoms are specific to area involved |
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Jacksonian seizure
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no LOC; rarely last > 1min
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complex partial seizure
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longer than 1 min, followed by confusion
alteration in LOC |
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characteristics of generalized seizures
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all of brain involved
sychronized bilateral movement patient loses consciousness several seconds or minutes |
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antiseizure med's
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dilantin
tegretol phenobarbitol depakote |
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most common side effect of dilantin
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hypertrophy of gingival tissues
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nursing care of seizures
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patent airway
suction as needed protect pt from injury establish IV access |
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immediate med admin after seizure
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valium
ativan dilantin |
