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jeatrice

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on: Jul 24, 2018
The factor(s) most influencing the choice of anticonvulsants to prescribe for the client include:
 
  a. drug most likely to cause spontaneous remission.
  b. client's age and weight.
  c. type of seizure experienced by client.
  d. adverse effects of the drug.

Question 2

The client receiving continuous enteral feedings is prescribed phenytoin per gastric tube. The nurse recognizes the spouse's understanding of the instructions when the spouse:
 
  a. stops the enteral feeding two hours prior to administering phenytoin.
  b. flushes the gastric tube with water before and after administering phenytoin.
  c. restarts the enteral feeding following phenytoin administration.
  d. restarts the enteral feeding two hours following phenytoin administration.


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dmurph1496

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C, D

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Correct c. and d. These are factors considered when choosing an anticonvulsant.
Incorrect a. and b. Spontaneous remission occurs without medical intervention. Client's weight determines dosage, not choice of drug.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D

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Correct a., b., and d. These actions by the spouse indicate understanding of instructions.
Incorrect c. This action indicates further teaching for the spouse.


jeatrice

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent

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