This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: What is the most important action or assessment to perform after giving a patient the first dose of ... (Read 111 times)

azncindy619

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 562
on: Jul 23, 2018
What is the most important action or assessment to perform after giving a patient the first dose of any antiseizure drug?
 
  a. Check for gingival hyperplasia.
  b. Assess any IV sites and skin areas for bleeding.
  c. Check the patient's level of consciousness.
  d. Assess the patient's deep tendon reflexes.

Question 2

Which precaution should you teach patients prescribed carbamazepine (Tegretol)?
 
  a. Avoid crowds and people who are ill.
  b. Take this drug with an antacid to prevent ulcers.
  c. Restrict your fluid intake to less than 1.5 L daily.
  d. Keep the bottle containing the drug in the refrigerator.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Pariscourtney

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 352
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


azncindy619

  • Member
  • Posts: 562
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

irishcancer18

  • Member
  • Posts: 310
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Your skin wrinkles if you stay in the bathtub a long time because the outermost layer of skin (which consists of dead keratin) swells when it absorbs water. It is tightly attached to the skin below it, so it compensates for the increased area by wrinkling. This happens to the hands and feet because they have the thickest layer of dead keratin cells.

Did you know?

In 1835 it was discovered that a disease of silkworms known as muscardine could be transferred from one silkworm to another, and was caused by a fungus.

Did you know?

Cytomegalovirus affects nearly the same amount of newborns every year as Down syndrome.

Did you know?

When blood is deoxygenated and flowing back to the heart through the veins, it is dark reddish-blue in color. Blood in the arteries that is oxygenated and flowing out to the body is bright red. Whereas arterial blood comes out in spurts, venous blood flows.

Did you know?

There are immediate benefits of chiropractic adjustments that are visible via magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It shows that spinal manipulation therapy is effective in decreasing pain and increasing the gaps between the vertebrae, reducing pressure that leads to pain.

When using an interpreter, the nurse should pose questions directly to the patient, not the interpre When using an interpreter, the nurse should pose questions directly to the patient, not the interpre
Testing Visual Fields by Confrontation: The nurse and patient should be approximately at an eye to e Testing Visual Fields by Confrontation: The nurse and patient should be approximately at an eye to e
Mechanism of Action of Direct-Acting Antispasmodics Mechanism of Action of Direct-Acting Antispasmodics
Computerized Patient Record (CPR) Computerized Patient Record (CPR)
Step 8 is very important. Be sure that the customer’s concern has been corrected. Step 8 is very important. Be sure that the customer’s concern has been corrected.
Sites of action of some respiratory inhibitors and artificial electron acceptors Sites of action of some respiratory inhibitors and artificial electron acceptors
Video: Brain Anatomy Animation (Part 2 of 2)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library