The nurse is reviewing the dosage schedule for several different antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). Which antiepileptic drug allows for once-a-day dosing?
a. Levetiracetam (Keppra)
b. Phenobarbital
c. Valproic acid (Depakote)
d. Gabapentin (Neurontin)
ANS: B
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When the nurse is assessing a patient for urinary retention, which of the following questions should be included?
A) "Do you have dribbling urine?" B) "Are you following a fluid-restricted diet?" C) "Do you experience shortness of breath?" D) "Are you experiencing vertigo?"
Which findings typically cause an individual with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) to first seek medical care?
A) Peripheral edema and dyspnea on exertion B) Shallow and fast respirations C) Cyanosis and clubbing of fingernails D) Dyspnea on exertion and cough with minimal sputum production
When would informed consent occur??
A) When a patient is brought into a medical facility for treatment B) When the patient cannot provide written consent C) In a non-emergency clinical situation D) In a medical emergency
After successful completion of Phase 3 clinical trials, the pharmaceutical company submits a(n)
A. NDA B. IND C. CPO D. FDA