title: Practical points in the management of the hospitalized epileptic patient.
abstract: This article briefly discusses the etiology and pathophysiology of epilepsy. Therapeutic management and nursing considerations of the hospitalized epileptic patient are the primary focus.
authors.affiliation: University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, USA.
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Costa
mesh_terms: D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants