An older patient is prescribed gabapentin (Neurontin) for a seizure disorder. When instructing the patient on this medication, which common side effects should the nurse include? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Headache
2. Weakness
3. Irritability
4. Drowsiness
5. Weight gain
Question 2
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Which of the following would the nurse expect to note specifically in this disorder?
A) Increased calcium level
B) Increased white blood cells
C) Decreased blood urea nitrogen level
D) Decreased number of plasma cells in the bone marrow
Focus on older adults - risk for infection
Medical assistants are often involved in confidential conversations between the physician and the pa
A pharmacist can explain to a patient why medication may look different and ensure the correct ...
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Assisting a falling patient.
The ability to solve problems may be highly efficient in the older adult