Absence seizures are characterized by loss of consciousness for a brief time. Which prescription would the nurse expect for this type of seizure?
1. Phenytoin
2. Carbamazepine
3. Ethosuximide
4. Phenobarbital
Correct Answer: 3
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a. "The lower abdomen is the best location because it is closest to the pancreas." b. "I can reach my thigh the best, so I will use the different areas of my thighs." c. "By rotating the sites in one area, my chance of having a reaction is decreased." d. "Changing injection sites from the thigh to the arm will change absorption rates.
A nurse is caring for a patient who is 12 hours postoperative following foot surgery. The nurse assesses the presence of edema in the foot. What nursing measure will the nurse implement to control the edema?
A) Elevate the foot on several pillows. B) Apply warm compresses intermittently to the surgical area. C) Administer a loop diuretic as ordered. D) Increase circulation through frequent ambulation.
A patient is receiving intravenous gentamicin. A serum drug test reveals toxic levels. The dosing is correct, and this medication has been tolerated by this patient in the past. Which could be a probable cause of the test result?
a. A loading dose was not given. b. The drug was not completely dissolved in the IV solution. c. The patient is taking another medication that binds to serum albumin. d. The medication is being given at a fre-quency that is longer than its half-life.
Which of the following correctly reflects examples of ectopic (latent) pacemakers?
a. The SA node and AV junction b. The AV junction and ventricles c. The SA node and right bundle branch d. The AV junction and left bundle branch