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the mechanisms of AED action

Topic: Pathology

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Last modified on Sunday, September 17 2006.

Which of the following is most accurate regarding the mechanisms of AED action?

 
        A) Valproic acid acts as a glutamate receptor antagonist.
 
        B) Lamotrigine acts as a glutamate receptor antagonist.
 
        C) Phenobarbital reduces T-Calcium currents.
 
        D) Levetiracetam reduces sodium currents.
 
        E) Oxcarbazepine acts as a glutamate receptor antagonist.
 

 


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A) Valproic acid acts as a glutamate receptor antagonist.

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The statement, "Valproic acid acts as a glutamate receptor antagonist." is false.
Valproic acid reduces sodium currents, and causes an increase of GABA-mediated currents.  (See References)

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B) Lamotrigine acts as a glutamate receptor antagonist.

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The statement, "Lamotrigine acts as a glutamate receptor antagonist." is true.
Lamotrigine reduces sodium currents, causes an increase of GABA-mediated currents, and acts as a glutamate receptor antagonist.  (See References)

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C) Phenobarbital reduces T-Calcium currents.

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The statement, "Phenobarbital reduces T-Calcium currents." is false.
Phenobarbital reduces sodium currents, causes an increase of GABA-mediated currents, acts as a glutamate receptor antagonist, and has a mechanism of action which is as yet not known.  (See References)

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D) Levetiracetam reduces sodium currents.

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The statement, "Levetiracetam reduces sodium currents." is false.
Levetiracetam has a mechanism of action which is as yet not known.  (See References)

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E) Oxcarbazepine acts as a glutamate receptor antagonist.

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The statement, "Oxcarbazepine acts as a glutamate receptor antagonist." is false.
Oxcarbazepine reduces sodium currents.  (See References)

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References:

1. Browne, T.R., & Holmes, G.L. (2004). Handbook of Epilepsy, 3rd Edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia., Leppik, I.E. (2001). Contemporary Diagnosis and Management of the Patient with Epilepsy, 5th Edition. Handbooks in Health Care, Newtown, Pennsylvania.
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