A Client with a Known Seizure Disorder Is Treated with Several

question 19

Multiple Choice

A client with a known seizure disorder is treated with several anticonvulsant medications. The client confides in the nurse, stating that he also has a strong belief in complementary medicine and takes several herbal supplements. Which is an appropriate response by the nurse?

• A) "Check with your healthcare provider to ensure that there are no harmful drug interactions."
• B) "Most herbal supplements are safe medications with anticonvulsants."
• C) "No herbal supplements should be taken with prescription medications."
• D) "You need to check the herbal labels to make sure that this is okay."

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Definitions:

Shims

Gaskets or spacers of a specific thickness used for setting such things as endplay, preload, or tolerances. May be steel plate or fiber.

Worm Gear

A type of gear consisting of a worm (screw) that meshes with a gearwheel, used in mechanisms where large gear reductions are needed.

Preload

A predetermined force applied to a component, such as a bearing on assembly, usually with the objective of preventing unwanted (end) play in operation.

Endplay

The axial movement or float of a shaft or part within its housing, which can be critical for the proper functioning of mechanical systems.