When describing the anticonvulsants to a group of nursing students, the instructor describes which of the following as acting to stabilize the hyperexcitability postsynaptically in the motor cortex of the brain? Select all that apply.
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After reviewing information about anticonvulsants, a nursing student demonstrates understanding of this group of drugs, identifying which of the following as acting to elevate the seizure threshold by decreasing postsynaptic excitation? Select all that apply.
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A nurse understands that lorazepam (Ativan) is the drug of choice for treating status epilepticus but that its effects last for less than 1 hour. The nurse would expect which of the following to be prescribed along with lorazepam (Ativan) during status epilepticus? Select all that apply.
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When reviewing the client's medical record, the nurse understands that which of the following if found would contraindicate administering phenytoin (Dilantin) to a client? Select all that apply.
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A nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin to a client. The nurse understands the need to administer this drug cautiously if the client has a history of which of the following? Select all that apply.
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