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vinney12

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The client is experiencing status epilepticus. What medication does the nurse anticipate the health care provider to order for this client?
 
  1. Clonazepam (Klonopin)
  2. Gabapentin (Neurontin)
  3. Diazepam (Valium)
  4. Pregabalin (Lyrica)

Question 2

A client has been prescribed phenobarbital (Luminal). What are the side effects of phenobarbital (Luminal)? (Select all that apply.)
 
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  1. Hypertension
  2. Vitamin deficiencies
  3. Drowsiness
  4. Tachycardia
  5. Bradycardia



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3

Rationale 1: Clonazepam (Klonopin) is incorrect because this medication does not treat status epilepticus.
Rationale 2: Gabapentin (Neurontin) is incorrect because this medication does not treat status epilepticus.
Rationale 3: Diazepam (Valium) is given IV to treat status epilepticus.
Rationale 4: Pregabalin (Lyrica) is incorrect because this medication does not treat status epilepticus.

Global Rationale: Diazepam (Valium) is given IV to treat status epilepticus. Clonazepam (Klonopin) is incorrect because this medication does not treat status epilepticus. Gabapentin (Neurontin) is incorrect because this medication does not treat status epilepticus. Pregabalin (Lyrica) is incorrect because this medication does not treat status epilepticus.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2, 3, 5

Rationale 1: Hypertension is not caused by this medication.
Rationale 2: Common side effects of phenobarbital include vitamin deficiencies.
Rationale 3: Common side effects of phenobarbital include drowsiness.
Rationale 4: Tachycardia is not caused by this medication.
Rationale 5: Bradycardia is a side effect caused by this medication.

Global Rationale: Common side effects of phenobarbital include vitamin deficiencies, drowsiness, and bradycardia. Hypertension and tachycardia are not side effects of Phenobarbital.




vinney12

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Gracias!


scikid

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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