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An elderly patient is maintained on phenytoin therapy for a history of a
seizure disorder. In addition to periodic serum drug concentrations,
which of the following are needed for annual evaluation? Ans: Complete
blood count, liver function tests, and platelet count
An elderly patient has had a CVA in the anterior cerebral circulatory
system (frontal lobe). What symptoms are most likely expressed? Ans:
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Disorders of behavior and cognition
When assessing a patient who complains of a tremor, the nurse
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practitioner must differentiate essential tremor from the tremor of
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Parkinson's disease. Which of the following findings are consistent with
essential tremor? Ans: The tremor occurs with purposeful movements
An older adult client with a history of a seizure disorder comes into the
clinic for a routine check-up. Although seizure free, the client continues
on long-term phenytoin treatment. The nurse practitioner would assess
for which of the following long-term effects? Ans: Gingival hyperplasia
and nystagmus
The most common neurological cause of seizures in an older adult is:
Ans: Stroke
Mr. Andrews experienced a brief onset of right-sided weakness, slurred
speech, and confusion yesterday. The symptoms have resolved. What
should the nurse practitioner do? Ans: Do a thorough medication review
and a CT scan
An older male patient is experiencing acute onset of right-sided
weakness, slurred speech, and confusion. What should the nurse
practitioner do promptly? Ans: Evaluate for stroke and arrange
transport to the hospital right away