A Nurse Counsels a Patient Who Is to Begin Taking

question 2

Multiple Choice

A nurse counsels a patient who is to begin taking phenytoin [Dilantin] for epilepsy. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?

• A) "I should brush and floss my teeth regularly."
• B) "Once therapeutic blood levels are reached, they are easy to maintain."
• C) "I can consume alcohol in moderation while taking this drug."
• D) "Rashes are a common side effect but are not serious."

Realize the importance of stimulus control in behavior modification.

Comprehend the significance of free access rule and interresponse time calculations.

Understand how to implement differential reinforcement schedules effectively.

Recognize the relationship between target behaviors and stimuli.

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