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jCorn1234

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on: Jul 24, 2018
The nurse should monitor the client taking carbamazepine for:
 
  a. gingival dysplasia. c. photosensitivity.
  b. hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines. d. fever and sore throat.

Question 2

A neonate weighing 7.5 pounds is experiencing seizures secondary to maternal drug use during pregnancy and is prescribed IV phenytoin, which cannot exceed 3 mg/kg/minute. The safe dose for this neonate is:
 
  a. 10 mg/kg/min. c. 10 mg/min.
  b. 15 mg/min. d. 21.5 mg/min.


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

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: This is associated with phenytoin.
B Incorrect: This is associated with diazepam and clonazepam.
C Incorrect: This is associated with felbamate.
D Correct: Carbamazepine can cause hematological abnormalities, including leukopenia and thrombocytopenia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: This changes the safe administration rate, which cannot be done.
B Incorrect: This is an excessive rate.
C Correct: 7.5 divided by 2.2 = 3.4 kg X 3 mg/min = 10.2 = 10 mg/min.
D Incorrect: This is an excessive rate.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent

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Gracias!

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