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Chapter 14: Antiepileptic Drugs Lilley: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 8th Edition ALL ANSWERSB 100% CORRECT AID GRADE A+

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1. The nurse is reviewing the dosage schedule for several different antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). Which antiepileptic drug allows for once- a-day dosing? a. Levetiracetam (Keppra) b. Phenobarbital c. Valproic acid (Depakote) d. Gabapentin (Neurontin) ANS: B Phenobarbital has the longest ha...

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Chapter 14: Antiepileptic Drugs Lilley: Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 8th Edition ALL ANSWERSB 100% CORRECT AID GRADE A+ MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is reviewing the dosage schedule for several different antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). Which antiepileptic drug allows for once - a-day dosing? a. Levetiracetam (Keppra) b. Phenobarbital c. Valproic acid (Depakote) d. Gabapentin (Neurontin) ANS: B Phenobarbital has the longest half- life of all standard AEDs, including those listed in the other options, so it allows for once-a-day dosing. DIF: COGNITIVE LEVEL: Understanding (Comprehension) REF: p. 224 TOP: NURSING PROCESS: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies 2. The nurse has given medication instructions to a patient receiving phenytoin (Dilantin). Which statement by the patient indicates that the patient has an adequate understanding of the instructions? a. “I will need to take extra care of my teeth and gums while on this medication.” b. “I can go out for a beer while on this medication.” c. “I can skip doses if the side effects bother me.” d. “I will be able to stop taking this drug once the seizures stop.” ANS: A Scrupulous dental care is necessary to prevent gingival hypertrophy during therapy with phenytoin. Alcohol and other central nervous system depressants may cause severe sedation. Consistent dosing is important to maintain therapeutic drug levels. Therapy with AEDs

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