A patient with a newly diagnosed seizure disorder is being prepared for discharge. What medication should the nurse anticipate will be prescribed for the patient to prevent recurrent seizures?
a. Selegiline (Eldepryl)
b. Haloperidol (Haldol)
c. Gabapentin (Neurontin)
d. Dexamethasone (Decadron)
ANS: C
Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant agent. D. Dexamethasone is a steroid. B. Haloperidol is an antipsychotic agent. A. Selegiline is used to treat Parkinson's disease.
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The nurse is assessing a family dealing with the stress of unemployment and the stress of a child with chronic asthma. The assessment reveals that the family is attending to only those aspects of the situation that do not cause distress or pain
How should the nurse document this assessment finding? 1. Denial. 2. Selective inattention. 3. Isolation. 4. Rationalization.
A patient who is a long-distance runner has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in both knees and will begin glucocorticoid therapy. When teaching the patient about the medication, the nurse will include what information?
a. "By reducing inflammation, this drug will slow the progression of your disease." b. "Glucocorticoids are used as adjunctive therapy during acute flare-ups." c. "Oral glucocorticoids cause less toxicity than intra-articular injections." d. "You may resume running when the pain and swelling improve."
The healthcare provider suggests that an older patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus begin a walking program. What should the nurse include when teaching the patient about this program? Select all that apply.
1. Dress in layers. 2. Wear shoes with thick flexible soles. 3. Walk at least three to five times a week. 4. Wear music headset to block noise distractions. 5. Perform warm-up exercises before walking.