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Awilson837

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An older adult client with a history of a seizure disorder comes into the clinic for a routine check-up. Although seizure free, the client continues on long-term phenytoin treatment.
 
  The nurse practitioner would assess for which of the following long-term effects?
  A. Lid lag and nystagmus
  B. Gingival hyperplasia and nystagmus
  C. Nystagmus and microcytic anemia
  D. Gingival hyperplasia and iron deficiency anemia

Question 2

When assessing a patient who complains of a tremor, the nurse practitioner must differentiate essential tremor from the tremor of Parkinson's disease. Which of the following findings are consistent with essential tremor?
 
  A. The handwriting is not affected by the tremor
  B. The tremor occurs with purposeful movements
  C. The tremor occurs at rest
  D. The tremor gets worse with alcohol ingestion


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


Awilson837

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

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