A patient with a newly diagnosed seizure disorder is being prepared for discharge. What medication does the nurse anticipate the patient being discharged on to prevent recurrent seizures?
a. Dexamethasone (Decadron)
b. Gabapentin (Neurontin)
c. Haloperidol (Haldol)
d. Selegiline (Eldepryl)
ANS: B
Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant agent. Dexamethasone is a steroid, haloperidol is an antipsychotic agent, and selegiline is used for Parkinson's disease.
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