A patient is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin). This medication is known as a(n) ________________ _______________ or ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Antiepileptic drug; Anticonvulsant

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Which of the following products should a nurse avoid when caring for a child with a latex allergy?

1. Oil-based hand creams 2. Vinyl gloves 3. Polyethylene products 4. Powder-free gloves

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Which employee is eligible for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?

1. A female employee who has worked at the community hospital full time for 5 months and requests 12 weeks of maternity leave 2. A male employee who has worked two 12-hour shifts for a rural hospital on weekends for 12 months and requests a 12-week leave to care for a newly adopted child 3. A female employee who has worked for a large metropolitan hospital full time for 1 year and requests 3 months' leave to care for her dying mother 4. A male employee who has worked full time at a small private clinic with 20 employees for the last 8 years and requests 12 weeks of leave to care for a new foster child

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During a health history, the nurse notes that an older patient answers common questions inappropriately. What should the nurse assess to obtain more information about this finding?

A) Mood B) Thought processes C) Aphasia D) Abstract thinking

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Which artery involved in arterial blood gases does the nurse evaluate by using the Allen test?

1. Ulnar artery 2. Radial artery 3. Femoral artery 4. Popliteal artery

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