NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PHARMACOLOGY
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Anti-convulsant
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Antifungal Agent
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Insulin
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Loop Diuretic
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Detailed explanation-1: -Levetiracetam is a drug within the pyrrolidine class that is used to treat various types of seizures stemming from epileptic disorders.
Detailed explanation-2: -Depending on their mechanism of action, anticonvulsant drugs in clinical use may be divided into three groups: those drugs which facilitate gamma-aminobutryic acid (GABA)ergic neurotransmission; those which block neuronal ion channels; and those whose mechanism of action is unresolved.
Detailed explanation-3: -Most individuals display optimal response to levetiracetam with serum levels 10.0 to 40.0 mcg/mL. Some individuals may respond well outside of this range or may display toxicity within the therapeutic range; thus, interpretation should include clinical evaluation.