Posted: February 8th, 2018

Tonic-clonic seizures : 5 Best Strategies for Long-term Control

A 16-year-old child is brought to the emergency department by his mother with a complaint that the child just experienced a tonic-clonic seizures.

On arrival in the emergency department no apparent seizures were occurring. The mother states that her son is taking medication for the seizure disorder. The nurse plans care, knowing that which of the following medications are used for long-term control of tonic-clonic seizures? Select all that apply.

1. Diazepam (Valium)
2. Alprazolam (Xanax)
3. Gabapentin (Neurontin)
4. Ethosuximide (Zarontin)
5. Carbamazepine (Tegretol)