While Teaching a Patient About Taking a Newly Prescribed Antiepileptic

question 4

Multiple Choice

While teaching a patient about taking a newly prescribed antiepileptic drug (AED) at home,what information should the nurse emphasize?

• A)Driving will be allowed after 2 weeks of therapy.
• B)If seizures recur, the patient should take a double dose of the medication.
• C)Antacids can be taken with the AED to reduce gastrointestinal adverse effects.
• D)Regular consistent dosing is important for successful treatment.

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