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awywial

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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.

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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


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lou

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

C

Answer to Question 2

B


awywial

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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:D TYSM

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