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The nurse is preparing to give medications. Which is the most appropriate nursing action for
intravenous (IV) phenytoin (Dilantin)
A. give IV dose via rapid IV push
B. Administer in normal saline solutions
C. Administer in dextrose solutions
D. Ensure continuous infusion of a drug - B
The nurse is reviewing the drugs currently taken by a patient who will be starting drug therapy
with carbamazepine (Tegretol), Which drug may raise a concern for interactions?
A. digoxin (Lanoxin)
B. acetaminophen (Tylenol)
C. diazepam (Valium)
D. warfarin (Coumadin) - B
Which response would the nurse expect to find in a patient with a phenytoin (Dilantin) level of
35mcg/mL?
A. ataxia
B. Hypertension
C. Seizures
, D. no unusual response; this level is therapeutic - A
Patient is taking pregabalin (Lyrica) but does not have a history of seizures. The nurse recognizes
that this drug is also indicated for
A. postherpetic neuralgia
B. viral infections
C. Parkinson's disease
D. depression - A
The nurse is assessing a newly admitted patient who has a history of seizures. During the
assessment, the patient has a generalized seizure that does not stop for several minutes. The
nurse expects that which drug will be ordered for this condition?
A. valproic acid (Depakote)
B. neurontin (Gabapentin)
C. carbamazepine ( Tegretol)
D. diazepam (Valium) - D
The nurse is administering an antiepileptic drug and will follow which guidelines? (select all that
apply)
A. monitor the patient for drowsiness
B. Medications may be stopped if the seizure activity disappears
C. Give the medication at the same time everyday
D. give the medication on an empty stomach
E. Notify the prescriber if the patient is unable to take the medication - A, C, E
Which condition will alert the nurse to a potential caution or contraindication regarding the use
of dopaminergic drug for treatment of mild Parkinson's disease?
& updated (latest version verified for
accuracy) (Questions + Answers)
Solved 100% Correct!!
The nurse is preparing to give medications. Which is the most appropriate nursing action for
intravenous (IV) phenytoin (Dilantin)
A. give IV dose via rapid IV push
B. Administer in normal saline solutions
C. Administer in dextrose solutions
D. Ensure continuous infusion of a drug - B
The nurse is reviewing the drugs currently taken by a patient who will be starting drug therapy
with carbamazepine (Tegretol), Which drug may raise a concern for interactions?
A. digoxin (Lanoxin)
B. acetaminophen (Tylenol)
C. diazepam (Valium)
D. warfarin (Coumadin) - B
Which response would the nurse expect to find in a patient with a phenytoin (Dilantin) level of
35mcg/mL?
A. ataxia
B. Hypertension
C. Seizures
, D. no unusual response; this level is therapeutic - A
Patient is taking pregabalin (Lyrica) but does not have a history of seizures. The nurse recognizes
that this drug is also indicated for
A. postherpetic neuralgia
B. viral infections
C. Parkinson's disease
D. depression - A
The nurse is assessing a newly admitted patient who has a history of seizures. During the
assessment, the patient has a generalized seizure that does not stop for several minutes. The
nurse expects that which drug will be ordered for this condition?
A. valproic acid (Depakote)
B. neurontin (Gabapentin)
C. carbamazepine ( Tegretol)
D. diazepam (Valium) - D
The nurse is administering an antiepileptic drug and will follow which guidelines? (select all that
apply)
A. monitor the patient for drowsiness
B. Medications may be stopped if the seizure activity disappears
C. Give the medication at the same time everyday
D. give the medication on an empty stomach
E. Notify the prescriber if the patient is unable to take the medication - A, C, E
Which condition will alert the nurse to a potential caution or contraindication regarding the use
of dopaminergic drug for treatment of mild Parkinson's disease?
