A Client Has Been Taking Phenytoin (Dilantin) for 10 Years

question 12

Multiple Choice

A client has been taking phenytoin (Dilantin) for 10 years. This client should be evaluated for:

• A) hypoglycemia.
• B) hyperglycemia.
• C) hypertension.
• D) status epilepticus.

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Definitions:

Strong Acid

An acid that completely dissociates into its ions in water, releasing all of its hydrogen atoms as hydrogen ions.

Acidity

A measure of the ability of a solution to donate hydrogen ions (H+) and thereby lower its pH.

pH

A scale used to specify the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution, with values ranging typically from 0 (highly acidic) to 14 (highly basic).