12.6: Review Questions
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mannitol. Which of the following interventions should the nurse provide for the client?
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Elevate the head of the bed to 30 degrees and keep the client’s head at a neutral position.
A nurse is preparing to administer valproic acid 300 mg orally twice daily. Available is valproic acid 250 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters should the nurse administer per dose? Round to the nearest whole number.
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6 mL
A nurse is teaching a female client diagnosed with migraine headaches about a new prescription for sumatriptan. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
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Use contraception while taking this medication.
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving valproic acid. What therapeutic response does the nurse expect to see from valproic acid?
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Decreased seizure activity
A nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin 70 mg bolus to a client with a seizure disorder. The drug is supplied as a 50 mg/mL vial. How many milliliters should the nurse administer? Round to the nearest tenth.
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1.4 mL
A client is prescribed ethosuximide for seizures. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor the client for?
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Rash
Which of the following statements is true about migraine headaches?
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Clinical manifestations of migraine headaches can last several hours up to several days.
A nurse is monitoring increased intracranial pressure on a client. Which of the following findings would represent an abnormal intracranial pressure for an adult client in a vertical position?
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20 mm Hg
The nurse is providing instruction to a client with newly diagnosed intracranial hypertension with increased intracranial pressure. On which of the following drugs should the nurse provide client education?
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Acetazolamide
Which of the following drugs is commonly prescribed to treat seizures and can cause behavioral and psychotic adverse effects?
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Levetiracetam