PTCB PTCE Exam - Topic 3 Question 101 Discussion

Actual exam question for PTCB's PTCE exam

Question #: 101
Topic #: 3

Which of the following medications is an anticonvulsant used in the prophylaxis and control of various types of seizures?

AClonidine

BAtomoxetine

CGuanfacine

DPhenytoin

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by Ceola at Sep 16, 2024, 05:00 PM

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Lucy

7 months ago

Are you sure about that? I thought it was something else.

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Jamal

8 months ago

Totally agree, Phenytoin is the go-to for seizures!

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William

8 months ago

Wait, isn't Clonidine used for ADHD?

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Lucy

8 months ago

I thought it was just for heart issues?

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Phil

8 months ago

Phenytoin is definitely an anticonvulsant.

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Geraldo

9 months ago

I’m confused about Atomoxetine and Guanfacine; I thought they were for ADHD too, but I can't recall their exact uses.

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Kerrie

9 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think Phenytoin was definitely the answer for seizure prophylaxis.

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Rima

9 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like Clonidine is more for ADHD and not really an anticonvulsant.

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Cortney

9 months ago

I remember studying anticonvulsants, and I think Phenytoin was one of the main ones mentioned for seizure control.

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Wilson

9 months ago

I'm feeling confident about this one. Phenytoin is a well-known anticonvulsant medication used to control and prevent seizures. That's got to be the correct answer.

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An

9 months ago

Wait, I'm confused. Clonidine, atomoxetine, and guanfacine don't sound like anticonvulsants to me. I need to think this through more carefully.

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Carey

9 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. Phenytoin is a classic anticonvulsant drug, so that's got to be the right answer.

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Kris

9 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know anticonvulsants are used to treat seizures, but I'm not familiar with the specific medications listed here.

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Odette

9 months ago

I'm pretty sure this is asking about anticonvulsant medications, so I'll focus on the options that sound like they could be used for seizures.

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Rikki

1 year ago

Phenytoin, easy peasy. I can already see the mnemonic 'Phenytoin Prevents Persistent Seizures' in my head.

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Keneth

1 year ago

Definitely Phenytoin. That's the one I always remember from my pharmacology classes. It's like the king of seizure meds or something.

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Velda

1 year ago

I always remember Phenytoin from my classes too.

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Jolanda

1 year ago

Yeah, it's a classic anticonvulsant.

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Edna

1 year ago

Phenytoin is the one for seizures.

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Tonette

1 year ago

Hmm, Phenytoin sounds about right. I mean, what other anticonvulsant would they be asking about? That's like the first one they teach you in med school.

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