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Flashcards by Justin Lao, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Justin Lao
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| Question | Answer |
| What are antiepileptic agents? | Agents used to reduce or eliminate seizure activity within the brain. |
| When can antiepileptic be used? | Any patient with seizure activity. |
| What must the therapist know in regard to therapy with a pt taking antiepileptic? | They are more sensitive to light and noise. |
| What are some side effects of antiepileptic? | Ataxia, skin problems, behavior changes, headaches, blurred vision, weight gain, and gastrointestinal distress. |
| What are antispasticity agents? | Relaxation of spastic muscles that is a secondary affect from CNS damage. |
| When can antispasticity be used? | Pt's with increased tone, CVA, spinal cord injury, or multiple sclerosis. |
| What must the therapist know in regard to therapy with a pt taking antispasticity? | Focus on decreasing the spasticity before applying facilitation and strengthening techniques. |
| What are some side effects of antispacity agents? | Drowsiness, confusion, headches, dizziness, muscle weakness, tolerance, or dependence. |
| What are dopamine replacement agents? | Assist to relieve Parkinson's symptoms. |
| when can dopamine repalcement agents be used? | Parkinson's patients |
| What 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. |
| What are the side effects of dopamine replacement agents? | Arrhythmias, gastrointestinal distress, behavioral changes, tolerance, orthostatic hypotension, or dyskinesias. |
| What is ataxia? | Lost of coordination. |
| What is dyskinesias? | Abnormal or impair voluntary movement. |
| What are muscle relaxant agents? | Agents that promote relaxation in muscles with spasm secondary to musculoskeletal or peripheral nerve injury. |
| When can muscle relaxants agents be used? | Pt's with muscle spasm |
| What 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. |
| What are the side effects of muscle relaxant agents? | Drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, headaches, tolerance, dependence. |
| What type of agent is Flexeril? | Muscle relaxant agent |
| What type of agent is Valium? | Muscle relaxant agent and Antispasticity agent |
| What type of agent is Levodopa? | Dopamine replacement agent |
| What type of agent is Sinemet? | Dopamine replacement agent |
| What type of agent is Dantrium? | Antispasticity agent |
| What type of agent is Baclofen? | Antispasticity agent |
| What type of agent is Tegretol? | Antiepileptic agent |
| What type of agent is Dilantin? | Antiepileptic agent |
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