A client asks the nurse why she develops vertigo, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting after taking phenobarbital. The nurse's best response would be:
a. "Barbiturates can cause a "hangover" effect resulting in these manifestations."
b. "These are adverse effects specific to phenobarbital."
c. "These are symptoms of toxicity that we need to report to your doctor."
d. "Barbiturates can produce anterograde reactions leading to these symptoms."
ANS: A
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A Correct: These are manifestations of the "hangover" effect characteristic of barbiturates.
B Incorrect: These are characteristic of all barbiturates.
C Incorrect: These are not manifestations of toxicity.
D Incorrect: Barbiturates do not produce anterograde reactions.
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