Phenytoin dilantin - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NU641 Week 11 Quiz Test Questions with Correct Answers Generalized seizure types (6) - ANSWER -Tonic clonic (grand mal) -Absence (petit mal) -Clonic -Myoclonic -Tonic -Atonic Status epilepticus (2) - ANSWER -Two or more seizures without full consciousness between seizure episodes -Requires immediate treatment Absence seizures - ANSWER -Impaired consciousness for short period of time -Typically seen in children 4 to 12 -EEG typically shows generalized 3 Hz ...

ATI PN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE GUIDE (150 Q & A) 1. A client begins treatment with phenytoin (Dilantin). Which following should the nurse reinforce as a measure to help minimize possible adverse effects of this medication? A. Performing daily gum massage 2. A nurse who is facilitating a support group notices that one client in the group is extremely talkative, to the point where others in the group have difficulty sharing their own ideas. Which of the ff. strategies should the nu...

ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new ...

2023 NGN RN HESI EXIT EXAM - Version 1 (V1) All 160 Qs & As Included - Guaranteed Pass A+ (All Brand New Q&A Pics Included) LAST UPDATE 1. The nurse is reviewing medical prescriptions for newly admitted clients. It would be a priority for the nurse to follow up with the physician if a client with (a) a potassium level of 4.5mEq/L has Kayexalate (sodium polystyrene) prescribed (b) a Dilantin (phenytoin) level of 8 mcg/ml is placed on seizure precautions(c) sensitivity to Aspirin (acetylsa...

NR293 / NR 293 Comprehensive Exam (Latest 2024/2025 Update) Pharmacology | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | Grade A-Chamberlain Q: This drug is used to relieve symptoms of extra gas (belching, bloating, gut discomfort) Answer: Simethecone Q: Two adverse effects of ondansteron Answer: Headache QT prolongation Q: The concurrent use of opioids with benzodiazepines may cause: Answer: extreme sedation respiratory depression coma even death ...

Rotigotine - Answer- Neupro patch: do not heat/ use during MRI HLA b1502 - Answer- Test in Asians. Rash for carbamazepine (tegretol), phenytoin (Dilantin), fos phenytoin (cerebyx) Trastuzumab - Answer- Herceptin, her/Neu- ado-trastuzunab (kadcyla), lapatinib (tykerb) pertuzumab (perjeta) Hla- b 5701 - Answer- Don't give abacavir (ziagen), epzicom, trizivir Not cross reactive a/ opioid allergy - Answer- Fentanyl, meperidine (Demerol), methadone (dolophine), tramadol (ultram), tapenta...

While taking a client's history, the practical nurse (PN) discovers that the client, who takes Coumadin daily, has added a ginger supplement on the advice of a friend. What comment is critical for the PN to provide to this client? - "Your health care provider is interested in all medications and herbs you take." A client with diabetes mellitus takes insulin daily and is prescribed propranolol (Inderal). Which information should the nurse provide to this client? - A sign of hypoglycemia i...

Pt on heparin in hospital setting. Why start coumadin 2 days before dc? Because coumadin needs a couple days before it starts working. Angina: bc pts dev tolerance to long-acting nitroglycerine w/i 1 day. How to prevent? Pts must have 8hrs with no nitroglycerine every days. Hint: At night, remove nitro patch bc no risk of exertional angina Underlying cause of angina coronary disease, athlerosclerosis Why do we give aspirin in pts w/atherosclerosis? Aspirin is an antiplatelet.. Prevents the exist...

NU 150 - Galen - Pharm Test 4 Questions and Answers Sinemet (levodopa-carbidopa) - actions - CORRECT ANSWER-Used to treat Parkinson's Dopaminergic Drug Levodopa crosses the BBB (blood brain barrier) in small amounts→ converted into dopamine (pleasure) Levodopa if given with carbidopa, ↑ drug level that reaches the brain Carbidopa has no affect when given alone Sinemet is the combination of Levodopa/Carbidopa. Carbidopa-conserves more dopamine Levodopa-leaves more dopamine in the ...

The nurse is assisting in implementing care plan for a patient with dementia. Which interventions would you expect to see? (SATA) - Keep a large clock and calendar in view, reduce distractions during meal times, reduce exposure to over-stimulating situations, and monitor weight regularly for changes. Nurse is caring for a patient with type 1 diabetes. Which indicates need for further assessment? - "My dad and his dad had pancreatic cancer" Which of the following indicates that teaching on...