Chapter 30 Anticonvulsants

Chapter 30  Anticonvulsants

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
Which of the following anticonvulsants exert their effect by stabilizing the hyperexcitability postsynaptically in the motor cortex of the brain? Select all that apply:
A)
Ethosuximide (Zarontin)
B)
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
C)
Valproic acid (Depakote)
D)
Ethotoin (Peganone)
E)
Zonisamide (Zonegran)

2.
Which of the following anticonvulsants exert their effect by elevating the seizure threshold by decreasing postsynaptic excitation? Select all that apply:
A)
Clonazepam (Klonopin)
B)
Trimethadione (Tridione)
C)
Phenobarbital (Luminal)
D)
Lorazepam (Ativan)
E)
Zonisamide (Zonegran)

3.
Lorazepam (Ativan) is the drug of choice to be administered to a client with status epilepticus, however its effects last for less than one hour. Which of the following anticonvulsants are given to a client along with lorazepam (Ativan) during status epilepticus? Select all that apply:
A)
Ethosuximide (Zarontin)
B)
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
C)
Phenobarbital (Luminal)
D)
Ethotoin (Peganone)
E)
Zonisamide (Zonegran)

4.
A nurse should review a client’s medical conditions prior to administering a phenytoin (Dilantin) as its use is contraindicated in clients with which of the following? Select all that apply:
A)
Pregnancy
B)
Sinus bradycardia
C)
Hepatic disease
D)
Diabetes
E)
Atrial fibrillation

5.
A physician orders lorazepam (Ativan) 4 mg IV over two minutes for a client in status epilepticus. If lorazepam is available in a 2 mg/mL vial, how many millileters should the nurse prepare for the first dose?

6.
A physician orders phenobarbital (Luminal) 200 mg IV along with lorazepam (Ativan) to treat a client in status epilepticus. If phenobarbital (Luminal) is available in a 130 mg/mL, how many milliliters should the nurse prepare for the first dose?

Answer Key

1.
B, D
2.
A, C, D
3.
B, C
4.
A, B
5.
2 mL
6.
1.5 mL