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Scenario #4 Deanna is a 21-year-old college who sent to the ED for status epilepticus. She received IV Valium STAT and the seizures ceased. She later regained consciousness and was admitted to a telemetry unit. Admitting physician orders IV phenytoin (Dilantin). What teaching should the patient receive regarding self-care and adverse effects of phenytoin (Dilantin)? After 4 months, her mother reports that Deanna has been “very sad lately” and has not joined her friends or family for events. She goes to school and stays home in her room. What is the safety priority in this situation? Explain your answer. Scenario #5 You are explaining to a patient what it means by “fight or flight” response. Which portion of the autonomic nervous system is acting at this point? What drug classification(s) would mirror these responses? What drug classification(s) would prevent these responses? What would the nurse monitor for? Scenario #6 You are explaining the difference between cholinergic drugs and cholinergic blocking drugs. When would these drugs be utilized? What would the nurse monitor for this patient? What are the contraindications? Scenario #7 Compare and contrast CNS depressants and CNS Stimulants. What would the nurse monitor for each drug classification? Explain your answer. What are the contraindications? What would the nursing care plan include for these patients?
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Scenario #4 Deanna is a 21-year-old college who sent to the ED for status epilepticus. She received
