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[Answered]: Sammy is a 9-year-old child who presents to the…

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Sammy is a 9-year-old child who presents to the ED with muscle rigidity followed by synchronized muscle jerks. He has lost consciousness and has voided on himself. This has been going on for 32 minutes. When he was 4 years old he was unrestrained in a MVA and sustained a major TBI and as a result has a history of seizures which are controlled with Keppra. He has not seen his PCP or neurologist in the last 2 years. 1. What type of seizure is Sammy experiencing? Include the patho of seizures. (2pt) 2. Why do you think Sammy is experiencing seizure activity? (1pt) 3. What do you think is the original cause of his seizure activity? (1pt) 4. What drug do you anticipate giving Sammy first? (1pt) 5. After Sammy stops seizing, he becomes very sleepy and hard to keep awake. Should you notify the doctor again? (1 pt) 6. What are some common side effects of Keppra (1pt)

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