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cabate

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A patient who has a seizure disorder and is
 
  prescribed valproic acid (Depakote) calls to report that she has been vomiting for 24 hours. What should you advise?
  a. Take the next dose of Depakote with an antacid.
  b. Go to the nearest emergency department to receive the Depakote parenterally.
  c. Take any missed doses and the regularly scheduled doses as soon as the vomiting subsides.
  d. Rather than swallowing the next drug dose, place the tablet under the tongue and let it dissolve.

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Which factors are among the most common causes of seizures in adults? (select all that apply)
 
  a. Emotional distress
  b. Head injury
  c. Stroke
  d. Tumors
  e. Lack of sleep
  f. Fever


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juwms

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

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, D


cabate

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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