A patient with impaired liver function is suffering from a seizure disorder, which is noted to consist of partial seizures. Which of the following medications is administered to a patient with impaired liver function?
A) Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)
B) Fosphenytoin (Cerebyx)
C) Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
D) Levetiracetam (Keppra)
D
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1. Nurse administrators 2. Community health nurse 3. Nursing education 4. School nurse
The home health nurse is caring for a 75-year-old patient with severe arthritis of her hands and fingers. The patient states, "I can't use these childproof safety lock caps because I can't open them." What is the most appropriate response(s) by the nurse?
a. "I see this is difficult for you. Do you have any family members or friends who can help you?" b. "We can ask the pharmacist not to put childproof caps on your medications; you may need to sign a form." c. "You can transfer your medications to different containers that are easier for you to open." d. "All medications come in childproof containers, so there isn't much we can do about this."
A patient has a fractured right hip. How is the leg positioned?
a. Abducted at all times b. Abducted when in bed c. Adducted at all times d. Adducted when in bed
Clinical practice guidelines provide
a. all the variables that healthcare providers encounter when managing patient conditions . b. identification of unique patient characteristics and preferences for treatment. c. recommendations from a panel of experts for best practice. d. specific approaches to clinical management based on scientific evidence.