A patient who has been treated with lindane is brought to the emergency department by a significant other, who states that she began having seizures after applying the medication to her body and face. The nurse should prepare to administer
a. naloxone (Narcan).
b. a base solution.
c. an IV barbiturate.
d. dilantin.
ANS: C
Convulsions and seizures are rare but can be controlled with an IV barbiturate or IV diazepam.
Narcan is not indicated in this situation.
A base solution would not prevent seizures.
Dilantin is not the drug indicated for this problem.
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