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jman1234

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How does carbamazepine (Tegretol) work to decrease seizure activity?
 
  a. Increasing the amount of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) present in the brain
  b. Decreasing the amount of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) present in the brain
  c. Slowing electrical impulse conduction in the brain by altering sodium channels
  d. Slowing electrical impulse conduction in the brain by altering calcium channels

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A newly admitted patient with a seizure
 
  disorder is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin) 100 mg orally every 8 hours and phenobarbital (Luminal) 300 mg orally daily. What is your best action?
  a. Remind the prescriber that these two drugs are both types of antiseizure medication.
  b. Ensure that the phenobarbital is given as early as possible in the morning.
  c. Separate the administration of the two drugs by at least 6 hours.
  d. Administer the drugs as prescribed.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


jman1234

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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:D TYSM

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