When administering fosphenytoin sodium to a client experiencing status epilepticus the nurse knows if he administers the drug at a rate greater than 150 mg/mint, it could result in:
a. bradycardia. c. sinus rhythm.
b. ventricular fibrillation. d. cardiac arrest.
ANS: A, B, D
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Correct a., b., and d. These can occur with too rapid an infusion of fosphenytoin.
Incorrect c. This is not associated with too rapid an infusion of fosphenytoin.
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