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33 Cards in this Set
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An epileptic seizure originates in the spinal cord when a group of neurons spontaneously begins to send out impulses in an abnormal, uncontrolled way.
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false
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The anticonvulsant drug Topamax can also be used as an aid to lose weight or to stop smoking.
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true
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Each type of epilepsy has its own distinct EEG pattern displayed during a seizure.
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true
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Dilantin is used primarily to treat tonic-clonic and complex partial seizures.
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true
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Ativan has proved to be effective in treating Alzheimer's disease by raising the acetylcholine level in the brain.
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false
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When a patient develop tolerance to a drug's therapeutic effect, the physician may gradually withdraw the drug, placing the patient in a "drug holiday" for a few days.
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true
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Myasthenia gravis is characterized by excessive fatigue of the voluntary muscles.
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true
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Peripheral neuropathy affects nerve cells of the internal organs.
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false
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The antihistamine diphenhydramine has aside effect of drowsiness which is used as a therapeutic effect to treat insomnia.
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true
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The anti-anxiety drug clonazepam is also used to treat neuralgia and neuropathy.
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true
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Which of the following is NOT used to treat epilepsy?
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donepezil
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Benzodiazepine drugs and barbiturate drugs used to treat epilepsy are
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Schedule IV drugs
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Unconsciousness accompanied by excessive motor activity is characteristic of which of these types of seizures?
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tonic-clonic
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Symmetrel is used to treat
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Parkinson's disease
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Which of the following is characterized by an unusual sensation after an extremity has been amputated?
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phantom limb pain
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Which of the following is a non-barbiturate drug used to treat insomnia?
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Lunesta
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Methylphenidate is used to treat all of the following EXCEPT
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neuralgia and neuropathy
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Which of the following is spelled correctly?
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ProSom
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Which of the following is a topical anesthesia drug used to treat neuralgia?
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Capsin
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Which of the following drugs used to treat narcolepsy is known as the "date-rape drug"?
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(Roofie) gamma hydroxybutyrate
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Which of the following is NOT used to treat epilepsy? a) ethosuximide b) clonazepam c) phenobarbital d) valproic acid e) donepezil
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e
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Which of the following IS used to treat epilepsy? a) All of the Above b) clonazepam c) phenobarbital d) valproic acid e) ethosuximide
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a
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Ambien
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is the most popular drug for insomnia -There were 26 million prescriptions written in 2007 - must devote a full 8 hrs of sleep.
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Phantom limb pain
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is characterized by pain and unusual sensations that seem to come from an extremity that has been AMPUTATED
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Dilantin (Phenytoin)
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is most widely used and drug of choice for treating tonic-clonic seizures and one of the oldest drugs on the market
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Requip and Lyrica
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are frequently advertised to treat restless leg syndrome
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Exelon
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is used to treat Alzheimer's disease and available as a transdermal patch for those uncooperative in taking drugs
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Amantadine was originally developed to treat flu but also used to treat chronic degenerative condition affecting the brain known as
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Parkinson's Disease
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Cymbalta
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is an antidepressant drug that can also relieve skin sensations in patients experiencing neuralgia and neuropathy
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-azepam, (-azolam &-azepate)
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This suffix is common to generic benzodiazepine drugs
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The anticonvulsant drug Depakote can be used to treat all four types of seizures, and its generic name is
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valproic acid
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Donepezil (Aricept)
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is the most prescribed drug for treating Alzheimer's disease
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Melatonin
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is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland in the brain and can be purchased over the counter as a sleep aid
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