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Seizures Teaching 2617SeizuresPatient and caregiver educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Topiramat (Topamax). Topamax can induce extreme dry mouth and diarrhea. Sucking on a sugar free hard candy can help with symptomatic relief of dry mouth. Proper hydration measures and c...Seizures Teaching 2210SeizuresSn instructed that Carbamazepine toxicity frequently presents with neurologic, cardiovascular, and anticholinergic symptoms. Patients with mild carbamazepine toxicity or those presenting shortly after the ingestion when absorption remains incomplete may demons...Seizures Teaching 2208SeizuresSN instructed that a seizure that begins in the occipital cortex may result in flashing lights, while a seizure that affects the motor cortex will result in rhythmic jerking movements of the face, arm, or leg on the side of the body opposite to the involved co... Seizures Teaching 2205SeizuresAnticonvulsants should not be discontinued abruptly because of the possibility of increasing seizure frequency; therapy should be withdrawn gradually to minimize the potential of increased seizure frequency, unless safety concerns require a more rapid withdraw...Seizures Teaching 2158SeizuresSN instructed patient / caregiver what should be done in the event of seizure. Place a pillow or something soft under her head to protect it. Remove and hard objects or furniture that may get in the way and cause injury. Turn her on her side to help avoid asp...Seizures Teaching 2038SeizuresSn instructed patient on seizures and precautions for safety at home. replace glass tables or furniture with wood, glass can break and cause injury, leave interior doors open, don't take shower unless someone is in the house and make sure family and friends a...