A 17-year-old patient with a new onset of seizures is diagnosed with epilepsy. What should the nurse include in the patient teaching?
a. Aspirin can inhibit the action of anticonvulsants.
b. Sudden withdrawal of anticonvulsants can lead to status epilepticus.
c. Anticonvulsants must be taken frequently during the day to prevent seizures.
d. When the seizures have been controlled, the medications can be discontinued.
ANS: B
Sudden discontinuance of a medication can result in status epilepticus. A. Aspirin does not interfere with anticonvulsants—each drug has different interactions that should be checked and communicated to the patient. C. The schedule is also dependent on the drug—some may be needed only once or twice a day. D. Medications for epilepsy will most likely be needed lifelong.
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