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Q28. The nurse is caring for a patient with epilepsy who is hospitalized. The patient is recovering from a seizure. What are the expected assessments and interventions by the nurse during the postictal time?

Q23. The nurse is providing education about phenytoin. Which condition will be included as a common side-effect that could also indicate overdose or toxicity, especially if increased sedation and lethargy are also present? 

Q33. The nurse educator is teaching a class about seizures. What will be included as causes of seizures? (Select all that apply.) 

Q46. The nurse is providing education about chemotherapy to a patient who is being discharged. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

Q2. The nurse is caring for a patient whose fasting blood glucose is 202 mg/dL. What is the most likely cause for the elevated glucose level?

Q48. The nurse monitors a patient who is experiencing thrombocytopenia from severe bone marrow suppression. Which signs and symptoms will the nurse assess for? 

Q24. The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a patient with a history of diabetes who has just been diagnosed with seizure disorder. The patient has been prescribed hydantoin therapy. What will the stress as an adverse effect requiring the patient to call the physician immediately?

Q9. When is the best time for the nurse to administer Lispro?

Q10. Which action or intervention is most important for the successful management of diabetes mellitus?

Q13.  A patient with type 2 diabetes is scheduled for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with contrast dye. The nurse reviews the orders and notices that the patient is receiving metformin. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?