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Older individuals taking anti-convulsants are at an increased risk for ___ fractures.
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Hip
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Taking anti-convulsants, the older pt is less susceptible to carbamazapine-induced confusion or agitation, AV heart blocks, SIADH and bradycardia. T or F
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FALSE.
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If the older pt on Phenytoin (dilantin) develops a rash, what should you do?
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Discontinue asap and contact provider.
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Why are older pts more susceptibe to drug toxicity?
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Older pt's tend to metabolize drugs more slowly and should be monitored closely.
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Serum albumin is typically higher in geriatrics. T or F
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FALSE.
It's lower resulting in decreased protein binding of phenytoin and valproic acid, for example. |
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The geriatric can be administed IV dose at the same rate of an adult. T or F
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FALSE.
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While administering via IV to the elder, phenytoin should be given at __ mg/min, up to a maximum of ___ mg/min.
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Phenytoin should be 5-10 mg/min...to a max of 25 mg/min.
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