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A patient is experiencing status epilepticus. The nurse prepares to give which drug of choice for the treatment of this condition?
 
  a. Diazepam (Valium)
  b. Midazolam (Versed)
  c. Valproic acid (Depakote)
  d. Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

Question 2

The nurse is giving an intravenous dose of phenytoin (Dilantin). Which action is correct when administering this drug?
 
  a. Give the dose as a fast intravenous (IV) bolus.
  b. Mix the drug with normal saline, and give it as a slow IV push.
  c. Mix the drug with dextrose (D5W), and give it as a slow IV push.
  d. Mix the drug with any available solution as long as the administration rate is correct.


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Galvarado142

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

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


Coya19@aol.com

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

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:D TYSM

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