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dakota nelson

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An older patient is prescribed gabapentin (Neurontin) for a seizure disorder. When instructing the patient on this medication, which common side effects should the nurse include? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Headache
  2. Weakness
  3. Irritability
  4. Drowsiness
  5. Weight gain

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Which of the following would the nurse expect to note specifically in this disorder?
 
  A) Increased calcium level
  B) Increased white blood cells
  C) Decreased blood urea nitrogen level
  D) Decreased number of plasma cells in the bone marrow


leahchrapun

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

1,5
Rationale: Headache is a common side effect of gabapentin (Neurontin).

Answer to Question 2

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dakota nelson

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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
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