A low-income patient without insurance has been prescribed several different medications over several months for seizure control without any improvement. The patient indicates she has not experienced any adverse effects. At this point the nurse should
A) recommend nontypical drug use.
B) inform the patient that it might take years for the medications to work.
C) assess for medication compliance.
D) advise the patient to double the current dose.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q15: Which of the following adverse effects would
Q16: The patient says to the nurse, "My
Q17: The patient is receiving phenobarbital (Luminal) for
Q18: The nurse has been conducting medication education
Q19: Identify the correct statement regarding seizures.
A) Convulsions
Q21: A mother phones the clinic and tells
Q22: The nurse would be especially cautious to
Q23: The patient who is prescribed valproic acid
Q24: A patient has been prescribed to follow
Q25: The nurse is planning education sessions for
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents