A patient who has been prescribed ethosuximide (Zarontin)tells you about experiencing an upset stomach after each dose of the drug.What is your best action?

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Among the most common side effects of first-line antiseizure drugs such as ethosuximide are GI symptoms such as nausea,vomiting,and indigestion.You should give this drug with food or a snack to minimize or prevent these symptoms.Also teach the patient who has these symptoms to take this drug with meals or a snack when he or she goes home.

A Patient Who Has Been Prescribed Ethosuximide (Zarontin)tells You About