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sheilaspns

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Which question is most important to ask a patient who is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin) before?
 
  a. Do you drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages?
  b. Have you ever had high blood pressure?
  c. How many seizures do you have daily?
  d. What other drugs do you take daily?

Question 2

Which precaution is most important to teach a patient who is prescribed any of the first-line drugs for generalized seizures?
 
  a. Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages.
  b. Take the drug with food or a snack.
  c. Engage in regular exercise daily.
  d. See your dentist twice a year.


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jamesnevil303

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

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


sheilaspns

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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