Which precaution is most important for the nurse to teach a patient who is prescribed any of the first-line drugs for generalized seizures?
a. "Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages."
b. "Take the drug with food or a snack."
c. "Engage in regular exercise daily."
d. "See your dentist twice a year."
A
First-line antiseizure drugs enter the brain and often cause drowsiness and dizziness. This effect is worsened by drinking alcohol, increasing the risk for injury and causing the patient to have reduced cognition. The drugs can be taken with food, but do not have to be. Having regular den-tal checkups is important, but the priority precaution relates to alcohol avoidance.
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