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A student nurse is explaining the proper way to administer phenytoin (Dilantin) IV to their instructor. The student explains that administering 100mg/min of phenytoin (Dilantin) quickly into the IV may result in what happening?

Which of the following medications is an anticonvulsant?

The client is receiving the anticonvulsant gabapentin (Neurontin) but has no history of seizures. The nurse expects that the patient is receiving this drug for which condition?

A patient arrives at the emergency room after attempting suicide by taking an entire bottle of the benzodiazepine diazepam (Valium). What medication will the nurse most likely need to administer?

A 55-year-old client has been taking lorazepam (Ativan) for several months to manage generalized anxiety disorder. The healthcare provider has decided to taper off the medication. The nurse is assessing the client for potential withdrawal symptoms. Which of the following findings would be indicative of benzodiazepine withdrawal? (Select all that apply)

Match the drug class to the appropriate medication

A child comes into the ED with ringing in the ears, mental confusion, and seizure activity. The guardian states the child has been taking aspirin for the flu. What does the nurse suspect is causing these symptoms?

Match the type of pain to the correct client

A client comes into the ER with an acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose. What medication will you expect to administer?

_______ are small nodules of lymphatic tissue that are embedded into the intestinal wall near the ileum.  They help to prevent growth of pathogenic bacterium in the intestines.