Overview Chap 22 Anticonvulsant, Antiparkinsonian, and Alzheimer's Drugs
Objectives:
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- Compare and contrast different types of seizures
- List the medications used for each types of epilepsy and common side effects
- Describe the drug therapy for febrile seizures
- List the drugs used for parkinsonism and common side effects
- Describe the patient education appropriate for those receiving anticonvulsant and anti Parkinsonism drugs
- Describe the drug treatment of restless leg syndrome
- Describe the drugs for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
In this chapter, let’s look at the “brains” of this operation.
The neurologic system is made up of the brain, spinal chord, and nerves throughout the body. Chemical neurotransmitters in the brain signal the maintenance needs of the body to keep it in homeostasis. If however, there is damage to the neurons or an imbalance in the neurotransmitters, the signals may be irregular or distorted. In this chapter, you will be introduced to neurologic disorders, their etiology, and their associated symptoms. The medication families covered in this chapter help to treat or relieve some of the neurologic symptoms, which can include uncontrolled movement disorders such as seizures, restless leg syndrome, and Parkinson’s disease, as well as symptoms of dementia of the Alzheimer’s type.
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