When Teaching a Patient About Taking a Newly Prescribed Antiepileptic

question 3

Multiple Choice

When teaching a patient about taking a newly prescribed antiepileptic drug (AED) at home, the nurse will include which instruction?

• A) "Driving is allowed after 2 weeks of therapy."
• B) "If seizures recur, take a double dose of the medication."
• C) "Antacids can be taken with the AED to reduce gastrointestinal adverse effects."
• D) "Take the drug at the same time every day."

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Definitions:

Metabolic Rate

The rate at which the body uses energy to maintain basic physiological functions while at rest.

Basal Metabolic Rate

The speed at which the body consumes energy during rest in order to support essential activities like respiration and maintaining body temperature.

Body Mass Index

A numerical calculation using height and weight to determine whether a person is underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese.

Total Metabolic Rate

The total amount of energy expended by an organism in a given time period, encompassing all bodily functions.