Answer to Question 1
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Clonazepam (Klonopin) is incorrect because this medication does not treat status epilepticus.
Rationale 2: Gabapentin (Neurontin) is incorrect because this medication does not treat status epilepticus.
Rationale 3: Diazepam (Valium) is given IV to treat status epilepticus.
Rationale 4: Pregabalin (Lyrica) is incorrect because this medication does not treat status epilepticus.
Global Rationale: Diazepam (Valium) is given IV to treat status epilepticus. Clonazepam (Klonopin) is incorrect because this medication does not treat status epilepticus. Gabapentin (Neurontin) is incorrect because this medication does not treat status epilepticus. Pregabalin (Lyrica) is incorrect because this medication does not treat status epilepticus.
Answer to Question 2
Correct Answer: 2, 3, 5
Rationale 1: Hypertension is not caused by this medication.
Rationale 2: Common side effects of phenobarbital include vitamin deficiencies.
Rationale 3: Common side effects of phenobarbital include drowsiness.
Rationale 4: Tachycardia is not caused by this medication.
Rationale 5: Bradycardia is a side effect caused by this medication.
Global Rationale: Common side effects of phenobarbital include vitamin deficiencies, drowsiness, and bradycardia. Hypertension and tachycardia are not side effects of Phenobarbital.
The nurse needs to note the source of the patient health history
Example of Health Care Services
Comparison of Paper Medical Records and Electronic Health Records
Withdrawing Medication from Single-Dose or Multiple-Dose Vials
Health Benefits of Marriage
Patient Physical Status Classification