The nurse is caring for an older patient who has been newly ...

[anjilletteb]

The nurse is caring for an older patient who has been newly diagnosed with tonicclonic seizures. About which medication should the nurse prepare to instruct the patient?
 
  1. Diazepam (Valium)
  2. Phenytoin (Dilantin)
  3. Clonazepam (Klonopin)
  4. Valproic acid (Depakene)

Question 2

A nurse is checking laboratory results on an older client who is taking alternating doses of warfarin (Coumadin) 2.5 mg/5 mg. The INR result is 6.3.. The nurse anticipates which of the following treatments to be prescribed for this client?
 
  A) holding the warfarin for a day and then resuming a daily dose of 2.5 mg of warfarin
  B) administering vitamin K 2.5 mg orally; holding the warfarin for 2 days and rechecking the PT/INR
  C) administering protamine sulfate 10 mg intramuscularly
  D) increasing the warfarin dosage to 5 mg daily

[stanleka1]

Answer to Question 1

2
Rationale: Diazepam (Valium) may be used in emergency seizure situations but is not routinely prescribed for tonicclonic seizures.

Answer to Question 2

B