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GALEN NUR 242 EXAM 4 –
NEURO||ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2026
Priorities for status epilepticus - correct-answer -establish airway, ABGs, IV push
lorazepam/diazepam, rectal diazepam (if not IV), loading dose of IV phenytoin
Dilantin is caustic to the veins and should not be pushed any faster than - correct-
answer -50mg per min
Diagnostic workup for epilepsy - correct-answer -EEG, CT/MRI, excluse other
causes, labs
What labs are needed epilepsy? - correct-answer -electrolytes, drug levels
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What is the normal level for phenytoin - correct-answer -10-20
What is the normal level for cabamazepine - correct-answer -8-12
What is the normal level for valproic acid - correct-answer -50-125
AED - correct-answer -Antiepileptic drug
treatment of epilepsy - correct-answer -Medication Therapy:
-Antiepileptic drugs (AED's)
Other Therapies:
-Ketogenic diet
-Rest
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-Stress reduction
patient education points for epilepsy - correct-answer -medication compliance,
follow up drug levels, neurologist, medic alert bracelet, evaluation of employment
safety, vocational rehab, social service resources for medications, driving
restrictions based on state laws
Parkinson disease - correct-answer -A disorder of the central nervous system that
affects movement, often including tremors.
Pathophysiology of Parkinson Disease - correct-answer -familial, progressive and
chronic, degradation of dopamine
Onset of Parkinson Disease - correct-answer -asymmetric, resting tremor in upper
extremity, restlessness during sleep, gradual decreased sense of smell
GALEN NUR 242 EXAM 4 –
NEURO||ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2026
Priorities for status epilepticus - correct-answer -establish airway, ABGs, IV push
lorazepam/diazepam, rectal diazepam (if not IV), loading dose of IV phenytoin
Dilantin is caustic to the veins and should not be pushed any faster than - correct-
answer -50mg per min
Diagnostic workup for epilepsy - correct-answer -EEG, CT/MRI, excluse other
causes, labs
What labs are needed epilepsy? - correct-answer -electrolytes, drug levels
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What is the normal level for phenytoin - correct-answer -10-20
What is the normal level for cabamazepine - correct-answer -8-12
What is the normal level for valproic acid - correct-answer -50-125
AED - correct-answer -Antiepileptic drug
treatment of epilepsy - correct-answer -Medication Therapy:
-Antiepileptic drugs (AED's)
Other Therapies:
-Ketogenic diet
-Rest
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-Stress reduction
patient education points for epilepsy - correct-answer -medication compliance,
follow up drug levels, neurologist, medic alert bracelet, evaluation of employment
safety, vocational rehab, social service resources for medications, driving
restrictions based on state laws
Parkinson disease - correct-answer -A disorder of the central nervous system that
affects movement, often including tremors.
Pathophysiology of Parkinson Disease - correct-answer -familial, progressive and
chronic, degradation of dopamine
Onset of Parkinson Disease - correct-answer -asymmetric, resting tremor in upper
extremity, restlessness during sleep, gradual decreased sense of smell
