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jazziefee

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The nurse has given medication instructions to a patient receiving phenytoin (Dilantin).
 
  Which statement by the patient indicates that the patient has an adequate understanding of the instructions?
  a. I will need to take extra care of my teeth and gums while on this medication.
  b. I can go out for a beer while on this medication.
  c. I can skip doses if the side effects bother me.
  d. I will be able to stop taking this drug once the seizures stop.

Question 2

A patient has a 9-year history of a seizure
 
  disorder that has been managed well with oral phenytoin (Dilantin) therapy. He is to be NPO (consume nothing by mouth) for surgery in the morning. What will the nurse do about his morning dose of phenytoin?
  a. Give the same dose intravenously.
  b. Give the morning dose with a small sip of water.
  c. Contact the prescriber for another dosage form of the medication.
  d. Notify the operating room that the medication has been withheld.


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xoxo123

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

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


jazziefee

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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