4 Anticonvulsants NCLEX Style Questions

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Question 1 of 4

The nurse is caring for a client with an order for carbamazepine. The nurse knows that this drug is given for which of the following?


Question 2 of 4

The nurse is educating a client on a new prescription for valproic acid. For which of the following signs and symptoms will the nurse instruct the client to monitor?


Question 3 of 4

A client presented to the emergency department in status epilepticus. The client was given an intravenous anticonvulsant. After stabilization, which medication does the nurse anticipate will most likely be prescribed for maintenance of seizures?


Question 4 of 4

The nurse is caring for a client who takes gabapentin for seizure control. The client complains of swelling in the lower extremities since starting this medication. Which of the following actions by the nurse is most appropriate?