A Patient Has a 9-Year History of a Seizure Disorder

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient has a 9-year history of a seizure disorder that has been managed well with oral phenytoin (Dilantin) therapy. He is to be NPO (consume nothing by mouth) for surgery in the morning. What will the nurse do about his morning dose of phenytoin?

• A) Give the same dose intravenously.
• B) Give the morning dose with a small sip of water.
• C) Contact the prescriber for another dosage form of the medication.
• D) Notify the operating room that the medication has been withheld.

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