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azncindy619

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The drug of choice for status epilepticus is:
 
  1. Tegretol.
  2. Phenobarbital.
  3. Klonopin.
  4. Valium.

Question 2

You are a nurse taking care of an older adult patient with hypertension. He was prescribed a hypertensive medication but has decided to use a cheaper herbal product he can buy over the counter and thinks will lower his blood pressure.
 
  The patient tells this information to you in an interview. What is your best response to this patient? 1. That sounds good, but you need to check your blood pressure often.
  2. There are several kinds of OTC medications to decide from that can work.
  3. You will not need a prescription for OTC medication, and it is cheaper.
  4. Herbal products are not regulated for effectiveness in treating hypertension.



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Answer to Question 1

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Diazepam (Valium) is used intravenously to control seizures and is the drug of choice for treat-ment of status epilepticus.

Answer to Question 2

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At present, herbal products are not regulated, standardized, or tested for safety and effectiveness.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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