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Epilepsy in the Older Adult

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Epilepsy in the Older Adult Learning Objectives1. Distinguish between a seizure, nonepileptic seizure, and epilepsy given a description of a patient and his/ her clinical symptoms.2. Recognize and manage the etiologies and risk factors for seizures in older adults.3. Develop an appropriate pharmacotherapy treatment plan for an older adult patient with newly diagnosed epilepsy.4. Design an effective plan for monitoring antiepileptic drug (AED) therapy in older adult patients.5. Minimize and manage common adverse effects of AEDs in the older adult.6. Detect and manage important interactions between AEDs and other medications.7. Design a plan for discontinuation of AEDs when appropriate.

Source: DigitalCommons-Cedarville (Cedarville University)

Authors: Timothy E. Welty, Marty L. Eng

Language: English

Topic: Epilepsy research and treatment

Subfield: Clinical Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W623081161

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