A 4-year-old child is several days postoperative after a resection of a brain tumor. The nurse finds the child irritable and lethargic, and notes that she has vomited. Which medication does the nurse anticipate administering?
A.
Dexamethasone (Decadron)
B.
Fosphenytoin (Cerebyx)
C.
Odansetron (Zofran)
D.
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
ANS: A
This child has manifestations of increased intracranial pressure, a possible outcome after brain surgery. The nurse prepares to administer a corticosteroid to decrease the edema. Fosphenytoin and phenytoin are for seizures. Odansetron is for nausea.
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