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FButt

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Question 1

A patient with acute meningitis receives antibiotic therapy. The nurse notes that another medication is used as adjuvant therapy. Which medication is being used as an adjuvant for this patient?
◦ A pain medication
◦ A steroid
◦ An anticonvulsant
◦ A barbiturate

Question 2

The nurse cares for a patient with status epilepticus. What should be the first goal of care for this patient?
◦ Maintain an airway.
◦ Obtain an EEG.
◦ Determine the patient's medical history.
◦ Identify the cause of the seizure.
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Marked as best answer by FButt on Jun 2, 2019

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Reply #1 on: Jun 2, 2019
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FButt

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Reply 2 on: Jun 2, 2019
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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