PRN_levetiracetam

A parent asks, “Does this medicine cure my child’s epilepsy?

What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

• “Yes, over time it can cure epilepsy.”

• “No, it helps manage seizures but doesn’t cure the condition.”

• “I’m not sure, ask your doctor.”

• “Maybe. It depends on the child’s response.”

You diluted an entire 5 mL vial of Levetiracetam (500 mg) into 45 mL of 0.9% NSS to make a total of 50 mL IV solution.
The physician orders 150 mg Levetiracetam IV every 12 hours.

How many mL of the diluted 50 mL solution will you aspirate per dose?. Just type the number

Mathematical Equivalence

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Which of the following are nurse responsibilities when administering Levetiracetam?

• Confirm the physician’s order

• Administer the medication at any convenient time

• Skip patient education

• Ignore known allergies

What is the best method to confirm the Right Patient before giving Levetiracetam?

• Ask the patient’s roommate

• Rely on the room number

• Use two patient identifiers like name and date of birth

• Check only the medication sheet

Before giving Levetiracetam via feeding tube, you must:

• Crush all types of tablets

• Confirm tube placement and flush with 5 mL of saline

• Flush the tube with 15 mL of purified water before and after

• Use household spoons for measuring

Match the following

• Right Route

• Confirms drug route as oral before giving syrup

• Right Dose

• Documents time, route, and side effects immediately

• Right Documentation

• Calculates weight-based dose for a child

• Right Patient

• Checks patient wristband and verbal confirmation

A patient refuses to take their Levetiracetam dose. The nurse should:

• Record the refusal later

• Document the refusal immediately and notify the physician

• Ignore and move to next patient

• Insist to give the medication

Which patient condition should prompt caution or possible dose adjustment of Levetiracetam?

• Mild headache

• Liver impairment

• Fever

• Mild Abdominal Pain

The nurse observes that a patient on Levetiracetam has become very irritable and aggressive. The nurse should:

• Ignore it

• Stop the drug without telling the doctor

• Document and report the behavior to the physician

• Reduce the dose themselves

Why is it important to give Levetiracetam at the same time every day?

• To avoid interacting with food

• To prevent missing breakfast

• To maintain stable blood levels and control seizures

• To make documentation easier