Name that drug
This hydantoin is used for tonic-clonic seizures and cardiac dysrhythmias.
What is phenytoin?
Common oral side effect of phenytoin.
What is gingival hyperplasia?
This precaution is always started for patients taking antiseizure meds.
What is seizure precautions?
Phenytoin can reduce the effectiveness of this.
What are birth control pills?
A client on phenytoin has a level of 25 mcg/mL. What should the nurse do first?
What is hold the dose and notify the provider (toxic level)?
This benzodiazepine is used to treat status epilepticus and muscle spasms.
What is diazepam?
Visual side effect indicating phenytoin toxicity.
What is nystagmus?
This lab must be monitored when a client is on phenytoin.
What is serum phenytoin level?
Antiseizure meds must be taken with food but not with this
What is milk?
A patient on valproic acid reports abdominal pain and nausea. What’s the concern?
What is pancreatitis?
This drug class is mainly used for absence seizures.
What are succinimides or benzodiazepines?
These two serious lab abnormalities may result from long-term use of antiseizure meds.
What are blood dyscrasias and hepatotoxicity?
When giving phenytoin via tube feeding, this should be done.
What is schedule feeds apart from med time?
Patients should avoid these two common products with antiseizure meds.
What are alcohol and antacids?
A client develops a rash while taking lamotrigine. What should the nurse do?
What is stop the drug and notify the provider?
This barbiturate treats status epilepticus and may cause respiratory depression
What is phenobarbital?
This class may cause tolerance and sedation, especially during initiation.
What are barbiturates?
IV phenytoin should be administered this way to avoid hypotension.
What is slowly?
Clients taking antiseizure meds should wear this at all times.
What is a MedicAlert bracelet?
The therapeutic range for phenytoin?
What is 10–20 mcg/mL?
This drug treats myoclonic, tonic-clonic, and partial seizures but may cause hepatotoxicity.
What is valproic acid?
This rare but life-threatening side effect is linked to valproic acid.
What is pancreatitis?
This reversal agent is used for benzodiazepine overdose.
What is flumazenil?
Long-term users of phenytoin should be advised about these two health maintenance steps.
What are regular dental care and blood tests?
A patient taking phenytoin reports red-brown urine. What do you tell them?
What is “This is a harmless side effect”?