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jparksx

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What is the priority safety measure to implement when a patient has been started on carbamazepine (Tegretol)?
 
  a. Ask the patient about symptoms of nausea/vomiting.
  b. Monitor for and manage seizure activity.
  c. Assist the patient when getting out of bed.
  d. Always give this drug with food.

Question 2

Which sign should you expect to see when a patient has an absence seizure?
 
  a. Rigidity of arm and leg muscles
  b. Automatisms such as lip smacking
  c. Blank staring as if daydreaming
  d. One-sided movement of an extremity



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josephsuarez

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C




jparksx

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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