A Patient Is to Begin Taking Phenytoin [Dilantin] for Seizures

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient is to begin taking phenytoin [Dilantin] for seizures. The patient tells the nurse that she is taking oral contraceptives. What will the nurse tell the patient?

• A) She may need to increase her dose of phenytoin while taking oral contraceptives.
• B) She should consider a different form of birth control while taking phenytoin.
• C) She should remain on oral contraceptives, because phenytoin causes birth defects.
• D) She should stop taking oral contraceptives, because they reduce the effectiveness of phenytoin.

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Definitions:

Net Approach Method

A pricing method where the net price after all discounts is shown in the invoice.

Periodic Inventory System

An inventory valuation method where the inventory is physically counted at specific intervals and the cost of goods sold is calculated thereafter.

Discounts Lost

Costs incurred when a payment discount is not taken advantage of within the specified discount period.

Partial Payments

Payments that are made to settle a portion of the total amount owed, rather than the full balance.