Author Question: The nurse has been educating the patient on the self-administration of phenytoin (Dilantin). Which ... (Read 40 times)

awywial · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse has been educating the patient on the self-administration of phenytoin (Dilantin). Which of the following statements by the patient demonstrates an understanding of the medication?

A) I can purchase whichever brand is cheapest each month.
B) All brands of phenytoin are equal in strength and action.
C) I should not change brands without checking with my physician first.
D) I will take acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) for a headache.

Question 2

A nurse is instructing a patient on the administration of an opioid medication. What medication effect will develop?

A) Lower extremity paresthesia
B) Drowsiness
C) Occipital headache
D) Polyuria