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MirandaLo

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A nurse is talking to an 18-year-old patient who has had a seizure disorder since she was 10 years old and is taking phenytoin (Dilantin). The nurse should suggest that she take which of the following?
 
  A) A potassium supplement
  B) An iron supplement
  C) Folic acid
  D) Vitamin C

Question 2

A patient has been prescribed methocarbamol (Robaxin) for fibromyalgia. The nurse has spent an hour educating the patient on the use of methocarbamol for muscle pain.
 
  Which of the following statements by the patient indicates that she has an understanding of at least one of the significant side effects of methocarbamol?
  A) My urine could be discolored while I take this drug.
  B) I should have lots of energy while taking this drug.
  C) I will probably have diarrhea while taking this drug.
  D) This drug will help my tension headaches.


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emilymalinowski12

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

C

Answer to Question 2

A


MirandaLo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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