TESTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Carbamazepine is prescribed for __________ seizures. Carbamazepine is not
usually used in __________ seizures. - ✔✔Partial
Absence
✔✔Which statement by the client indicates more teaching is needed about
carbamazepine? - ✔✔"I can stop taking carbamazepine when I finish this bottle."
✔✔A client has a new order for carbamazepine for seizure management. The nurse is
correct when recognizing autoinduction as which response? - ✔✔Lower-than-expected
drug levels
✔✔What are the signs and symptoms of carbamazepine toxicity? Select all that apply. -
✔✔Generalized seizures
Arrhythmia
✔✔The client called the clinic and reported that carbamazepine is causing nausea.
What is the best response provided by the nurse? - ✔✔"Nausea is a side effect. Try
taking your medication with meals."
, ✔✔The half-life of carbamazepine is __________ hours. - ✔✔12
✔✔Which is a contraindication for carbamazepine? - ✔✔Pregnancy
✔✔Which food item should be avoided with carbamazepine? - ✔✔Grapefruit
✔✔The client's medication list has valproic acid. The client has no history of seizures.
The client is taking valproic acid for which condition? - ✔✔Bipolar disorder
✔✔Valproic acid is prescribed for __________ seizures. - ✔✔Partial
✔✔What is valproic acid indicated for? - ✔✔Generalized seizures
✔✔Which are adverse reactions of valproic acid? Select all that apply. -
✔✔Hepatotoxicity
Suicidal thoughts
Pancreatitis
✔✔Valproic acid is used in the treatment of seizures and is most effective in the
__________ phase of bipolar disorder. - ✔✔Mania
✔✔What is the therapeutic range for valproic acid? - ✔✔50-125 mcg/mL
✔✔What are the possible side effects of valproic acid? Select all that apply. -
✔✔Dizziness
Gastrointestinal (GI) upset
Drowsiness
Weight gain
✔✔Valproic acid has a __________ affinity for blood plasma protein. - ✔✔High
✔✔What should be assessed and monitored with clients taking valproic acid? Select all
that apply. - ✔✔Hepatic function
Signs and symptoms of pancreatitis
Mental health
✔✔Which statement by the client indicates that more teaching is needed about valproic
acid? - ✔✔"Any mood changes, erratic behavior, or suicidal ideation is normal and will
go away."
✔✔Which level is within the therapeutic range for valproic acid? - ✔✔90 mcg/mL