A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has seizures and a new prescription for phenytoin. Which of the following information should the nurse provide?

Alcohol increases the chance of phenytoin toxicity.

Take an antacid with the medication if indigestion occurs.

Avoid flossing the teeth to prevent gum irritation.

Phenytoin turns urine blue.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. alcohol interacts with phenytoin leading to CNS depression
B. Antacids reduces the oral absorption of phenytoin
C. Phenytoin causes gingival hyperplasia and the client should maintain good oral hygiene to prevent secondary infection
D. Phenytoin can turn urine red but not blue.

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Correct Answer is ["56"]

Explanation

Flow rate (gtt/min) = Volume (mL)/Time (min) ×Drop factor (gtts/mL)

A. Hypertension B. Asthma C. Angina D. Glaucoma

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

B. non-selective beta blockers attach on all types of beta receptors, 1 and 2. In the airways, Beta blocks cause bronchoconstriction that worsens already existing airway narrowing in asthma.
A. safe in hypertension
C. The heart contains beta 1 receptors, blockage reduces heart rate which is appropriate in angina
D. Glaucoma- blockage of both beta 1 and 2 is important in glaucoma

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A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has seizures and a new prescription for phenytoin. Which of the following information should the nurse provide?

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Correct Answer is ["56"]

Explanation

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Correct Answer is B

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