The student nurse has been assigned to assist in the care of a client with a history of seizures. The student anticipates which of the following medications may be included in the client's profile?
A. Atropine (Atropen)
B. Phenytoin (Dilantin)
C. Ethosuximide (Zarontin)
D. Topiramate (Topamax)
E. Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
F. Amitriptyline (Elavil)
B,C,D
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