A Client with Epilepsy Who Has Been Seizure Free and Prescribed

question 5

Multiple Choice

A client with epilepsy who has been seizure free and prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin) asks the nurse why he or she needs to still have blood testing. Which response should the nurse provide the client?

• A) "Phenytoin (Dilantin) has a very narrow range between a therapeutic dose and a toxic dose."
• B) "Phenytoin (Dilantin) can cause blood-thinning in some patients."
• C) "Phenytoin (Dilantin) can cause Stevens-Johnson syndrome, which can be detected through blood testing."
• D) "Phenytoin (Dilantin) can deplete your system of potassium."

Understand various surgical procedures and treatments for eye conditions.

Learn the correct abbreviations for common eye-related terms.

Comprehend the meanings of common abbreviations in ophthalmology.

Recognize different eye diseases and their colloquial names.

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Definitions:

Net Income

Profit calculated as the difference between total revenues and total expenses, indicating the financial performance of a company over a period.

General Ledger

A complete record of all financial transactions over the life of a company, used to compile the financial statements.

Adjusted Trial Balance

A list of all accounts and their balances after adjustments are made for accruals, deferrals, and other adjustments.

Closing Entries

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to transfer temporary account balances to permanent accounts in preparation for the next accounting period.