A client is receiving gabapentin, an anticonvulsant, but has no history of seizures. The nurse expects that the client is receiving this drug for which condition?
Inflammation pain
Pain associated with peripheral neuropathy
Prevention of seizures
Depression associated with chronic pain
The Correct Answer is B
Gabapentin is also used against neuropathic pain
Other options- gabapentin has no anti-inflammatory or role in other forms of pain
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A, B and D- The phenomenon is not related to the liver’s ability to metabolize the drug and its is not a fluctuating phenomenon
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
B. Rationale- Beta 2 adrenergic receptors are found on the airways. Beta adrenergic agonists bind on them to stimulate bronchial dilatation relieving obstruction in airway obstructive diseases.
A. Alpha 1 adrenergic receptors are found on the blood vessels
C. Beta receptors are found on the myocardium
D. Dopaminergic receptors are found in the brain
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