NSC 4v90 Practice Questions Exam 1 Questions and answers, rated A+

NSC 4v90 Practice Questions Exam 1 Questions and answers, rated A+ What was learned from Gage's injury - -that the frontal lobe plays a large role in behavior Why is Fospheyntoin given? - -can be given at a faster infusion rate with less tissue toxicity and fewer cardiovascular side-effect What is fosphenytoin? - -a prodrug rapidly metabolized to phenytoin, has several advantages over phenytoin, including neutral pH, absence of the vehicle propyleneglycol and ability to be mixed with dextrose-containing solutions. What is the draw backs of Fosphenytoin? - -May cause skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation If diazepam or lorazepam do not work what is the alternative? - -Fosphenytoin( is given) What are the draw backs of taking these alternatives? - -Unlikely to work after second dose is given (diazepam or lorazepam). When given in larger doses admin should be prepared to give ventilation either by mask or intubation What are the alternative medications given instead of benzodiazepine? What are there dosage? - -Lorazepam is given in a dose of 0.1 mg/kg IV, up to 8 mg total, over 1 minute or diazepam is 0.3 mg/kg IV, up to 20 mg total, over 1 minute. This medication is used most frequently to treat depression and anxiety. What is the medication and its side effects? - -The most frequently administered initial medication is a benzodiazepine(depressants that produce sedation and hypnosis, relieve anxiety and muscle spasms, and reduce seizures), either diazepam or lorazepam(first choice due to longer duration of action and lower rate of respiratory depression