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lak

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A patient comes into the ED with status epilepticus in progress. You expect the physician to order which drug for this condition?
 
  1. Diazepam (Valium)
  2. Clonazepam (Klonopin)
  3. Ethotoin (Peganone)
  4. Fosphenytoin (Cerebyx)

Question 2

The narcotic control system is used by nurses working in any hospital or agency. There are special conditions all nurses must follow. (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Narcotics are watched by everyone on the unit.
  2. Medication is stored in a special cabinet.
  3. The nurse signs out for the medication.
  4. An inventory must be kept on drugs.


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nguyenhoanhat

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Diazepam (Valium) is used intravenously to control seizures and is the drug of choice for status epilepticus.

Answer to Question 2

2, 3, 4
Narcotics are stored in special cabinets. A nurse records all controlled-substance medication during the shift. The inventory report form is completed before the drug is removed from the cabinet.


lak

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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