Discuss the rationale for the use of the various classes

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Question 1. Briefly describe the pathophysiology of epilepsy.

Question 2. Discuss the rationale for the use of the various classes of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) in the management of the different forms of epilepsy.

Question 3. Identify the various drugs in each of the following drug classes: Iminostilbenes, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, hydantoins, and miscellaneous drugs.

Question 4. Identify the mechanisms of action, indications, cautions, contraindications, dosages, routes of administration, adverse effects, toxic effects, therapeutic blood levels, and drug interactions for each antiepileptic drug.

Question 5. Briefly discuss the impact of acetylcholine and dopamine on the brain.

Question 6. Identify the different classes of medications used to manage Parkinson's disease, and list the drugs in each class.

Question 7. Discuss the mechanisms of action, dosages, and indications, routes of administration, contraindications, cautions, drug interactions, adverse effects, and toxic effects of anti-Parkinson drugs.

Question 8. Identify the various psychotherapeutic drug classes, such as anxiolytic drugs, antidepressants, mood- stabilizing drugs, and antipsychotics.

Question 9. Discuss the mechanisms of action, indications, therapeutic effects, adverse effects, toxic effects, drug interactions, contraindications, and cautions associated with the various psychotherapeutic drugs.

Question 10. Develop a nursing care plan that includes all phases of the nursing process for patients taking psychotherapeutic drugs.

Question 11. Contrast the signs and symptoms of the most commonly abused drugs/chemicals.

Question 12. Compare the treatments for drug withdrawal for the most commonly abused opioids (narcotics), central nervous system (CNS) depressants, amphetamines and other CNS stimulants, nicotine, and alcohol.

Question 13. Describe alcohol abuse syndrome with a focus on signs and symptoms, mild to severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms, and associated treatment.

Question 14. Describe other drug abuse syndromes, signs and symptoms, withdrawal symptoms, and treatment regimens.

Question 15. Identify various assessment tools used in the nursing assessment of substance abuse

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