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What is a key patient teaching point related to the administration of the medication?
What is a cautionary measure regarding the patient's food intake while on this medication?
Which possible side effect should be monitored for while the patient is taking this medication?
What is a common side effect associated with this medication?
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Which instruction is important related to the cessation of this medication?
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What should the family be vigilant in monitoring while the patient is on this medication?
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What is the main purpose of Vitamin D, B12, and Folic acid supplementation in this context?
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Which of the following is NOT a potential side effect of phenytoin?
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What is an important aspect of patient teaching related to phenytoin?
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What is a key action to take when monitoring for phenytoin toxicity?
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Which group of patients should be approached with caution when administering phenytoin?
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What precaution should be taken by patients on phenytoin regarding medication administration?
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What is the main purpose of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)?
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Which side effect is commonly associated with SSRI use?
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Why is it important for patients taking SSRIs to avoid St. John's Wort?
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How long does it typically take for SSRIs to start showing their therapeutic effects?
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Which patient population requires special caution when prescribed SSRIs?
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What teaching point should be emphasized to patients regarding SSRIs and suicidal ideation?
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What is the primary mechanism of action of barbiturates?
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What is a key consideration when prescribing phenytoin to pregnant women?
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What is a common side effect of phenytoin?
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What is a crucial action to take when discontinuing phenytoin?
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What is a safety precaution to take when taking phenytoin?
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What is a critical laboratory test to monitor while taking phenytoin?
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What is the mechanism of action of CNS stimulant medications?
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What is a potential adverse reaction of CNS stimulant medications?
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What is the name of the medication used to treat Narcolepsy and ADHD?
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What is a nursing implication for patients taking CNS stimulants?
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What is a patient teaching point for CNS stimulant medications?
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What is the mechanism of action of valproate?
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Which side effect is most commonly associated with haloperidol use?
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What adverse effect should be closely monitored and reported when a patient is on aripiprazole?
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If a patient taking aripiprazole experiences severe tremors and muscle stiffness, what condition should be suspected?
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What is a critical action to take when a patient on fluoxetine reports dizziness and insomnia?
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What should be closely monitored in a patient taking fluoxetine to assess suicidal ideations?
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Which precaution is essential for a healthcare provider to undertake when prescribing fluoxetine to a patient with a history of MI?
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Which adverse effect should be closely monitored and reported when a patient is taking phenytoin?
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What is a crucial nursing implication for patients on phenytoin therapy?
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What should patients on phenytoin therapy be advised to report immediately?
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Which patient education point is essential for those prescribed phenytoin?
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What is an important health teaching regarding the administration time of phenytoin?
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Which action is essential for nurses to take when monitoring for phenytoin toxicity?
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Which adverse effect requires immediate reporting when a patient is on haloperidol therapy?
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What is a vital caution for patients on aripiprazole regarding their medical history?
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What should be monitored closely and reported if experienced by a patient taking fluoxetine?
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Which condition should be suspected in a patient on haloperidol therapy experiencing rhythmic muscle activities?
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What is a crucial patient teaching point concerning medications that block the reuptake of serotonin?
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Which potential adverse effect needs monitoring in patients prescribed aripiprazole?
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Which side effect is expected in a patient taking phenytoin and should be reported immediately?
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What is a crucial monitoring parameter for a patient on phenytoin therapy to assess toxicity?
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Which caution should be emphasized for patients with liver impairment prescribed phenytoin?
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What is a potential psychiatric side effect that should be reported if experienced by a patient taking phenytoin?
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Which action is essential for patient safety while on phenytoin therapy?
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What is a key patient teaching point related to the administration of phenytoin to ensure therapeutic effects?
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