NUR 254 Neuro Medications Questions with 100% Correct Answers

A patient has been prescribed phenytoin tablets to control seizures. The nurse would provide which education points prior to discharge? SATA 1. The patient should visit their dentist every six months due to the risk of gingival hypertrophy. 2. This medication should be taken immediately following a seizure 3. Labs should be drawn periodically to check the level of this medication in the blood 4. If the patient begins to have uncoordinated muscle movements, they likely have too much of this med in their system 5. This medication may cause hair loss Correct Answer 1, 3, 4 A female client is being discharged following a seizure. Her PMH includes osteoporosis, cirrhosis, and a hip fracture 2 years ago. Which medications would the nurse question for this patient? SATA 1. gabapentin 2. levetiracetam 3. phenytoin 4. valproic acid 5. lorazepam for emergency use only Correct Answer 3, 4 An epilepsy patient has been taking 1800 mg of gabapentin daily for several years. The patient calls the nurseline to report a sudden increase in seizure activity. Which question would be the priority for the nurse? 1. When was the last time you saw the dentist? 2. What was your last blood pressure reading? 3. Do you have tingling in your feet or hands? 4. Have you been taking your medication as prescribed? Correct Answer 4 A newly diagnosed seizure patient has been prescribed valproic acid to control the seizures. Which assessments would the nurse want to monitor while the patient takes this med? SATA 1. Insulin levels 2. AST/ALT 3. BUN/Cr 4. platelets 5. lung sounds Correct Answer 1, 2 The physician stated that she was considering adding an adjuvant seizure medication to a patient's regimen. Which medications are likely to be added? SATA 1. gabapentin 2. levetiracetam 3. atropine