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newbem

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The nurse is caring for a patient on the neurological unit who is in status epilepticus. What medication does the nurse anticipate being given to halt the seizure?
 
  A) IV phenobarbital
  B) IV diazepam
  C) IV lidocaine
  D) Oral phenytoin

Question 2

In response to a patient's elevated blood glucose level, the nurse has administered a dose of insulin as ordered. The nurse understands that insulin results in a lowered level of blood glucose by:
 
  A) Breaking the molecular bonds in glucose molecules
  B) Stimulating thyroid hormone release and increasing metabolic needs
  C) Inhibiting the action of glucagon
  D) Facilitating glucose transport into body cells



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D



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