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Medication basics (Neuro)
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- 1What are antiepileptic agents?Agents used to reduce or eliminate seizure activity within the brain.
- 2When can antiepileptic be used?Any patient with seizure activity.
- 3What must the therapist know in regard to therapy with a pt taking antiepileptic?They are more sensitive to light and noise.
- 4What are some side effects of antiepileptic?Ataxia, skin problems, behavior changes, headaches, blurred vision, weight gain, and gastrointestinal distress.
- 5What are antispasticity agents?Relaxation of spastic muscles that is a secondary affect from CNS damage.
- 6When can antispasticity be used?Pt's with increased tone, CVA, spinal cord injury, or multiple sclerosis.
- 7What must the therapist know in regard to therapy with a pt taking antispasticity?Focus on decreasing the spasticity before applying facilitation and strengthening techniques.
- 8What are some side effects of antispacity agents?Drowsiness, confusion, headches, dizziness, muscle weakness, tolerance, or dependence.
- 9What are dopamine replacement agents?Assist to relieve Parkinson's symptoms.
- 10when can dopamine repalcement agents be used?Parkinson's patients
- 11What must the therapist know in regard to therapy with a pt taking dopamine replacement agents?Scheduling therapy 1 hour after meds were taken for maximal benefits.
Side effects cause cardio issues so take BP. - 12What are the side effects of dopamine replacement agents?Arrhythmias, gastrointestinal distress, behavioral changes, tolerance, orthostatic hypotension, or dyskinesias.
- 13What is ataxia?Lost of coordination.
- 14What is dyskinesias?Abnormal or impair voluntary movement.
- 15What are muscle relaxant agents?Agents that promote relaxation in muscles with spasm secondary to musculoskeletal or peripheral nerve injury.
- 16When can muscle relaxants agents be used?Pt's with muscle spasm
- 17What must the therapist know in regard to therapy with a pt taking muscle relaxant agents?Use and knowledge of modalities, prevention of reinjury through stretching, posture re-ed, and education in general.
- 18What are the side effects of muscle relaxant agents?Drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, headaches, tolerance, dependence.
- 19What type of agent is Flexeril?Muscle relaxant agent
- 20What type of agent is Valium?Muscle relaxant agent
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Antispasticity agent - 21What type of agent is Levodopa?Dopamine replacement agent
- 22What type of agent is Sinemet?Dopamine replacement agent
- 23What type of agent is Dantrium?Antispasticity agent
- 24What type of agent is Baclofen?Antispasticity agent
- 25What type of agent is Tegretol?Antiepileptic agent
- 26What type of agent is Dilantin?Antiepileptic agent
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