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robinn137

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on: Jul 24, 2018
A client is prescribed lamotrigine. The nurse understands that this agent is used in combination with other anticonvulsant agents to treat:
 
  a. generalized tonic-clonic seizures in children.
  b. absence seizures in children.
  c. partial seizures in adults.
  d. Lennox-Gastaut syndrome in adults.

Question 2

A client prescribed carbamazepine is experiencing hyponatremia characterized by:
 
  a. increased seizure activity.
  b. a serum sodium level less than 135 mEq/L.
  c. a serum potassium level less than 3 mEq/L.
  d. trigenimal neuralgia.


firehawk60

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: It is used to treat these types of seizures in adults, not children.
B Incorrect: It is used to treat these types of seizures in adults, not children.
C Correct: This is a primary use for lamotrigine in combination with valproic acid.
D Incorrect: It is used to treat this condition in children, not adults.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: A low sodium level is not characterized by this.
B Correct: This characterizes hyponatremia.
C Incorrect: This indicates hypokalemia.
D Incorrect: Carbamazepine can be used to treat this.


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robinn137

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Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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