Understanding Drop-Down Close Questions and Phenytoin Toxicity

What is a key characteristic of drop-down close questions?

• They have only one correct answer.

• They require selecting multiple correct answers.

• They are always based on mathematical calculations.

• They involve filling in blanks using a drop-down menu.

In the sample question, what was the patient's phenytoin level?

• 10 micrograms per milliliter

• 15 micrograms per milliliter

• 22 micrograms per milliliter

• 18 micrograms per milliliter

What is the normal therapeutic range for phenytoin?

• 10 to 20 micrograms per milliliter

• 15 to 25 micrograms per milliliter

• 5 to 15 micrograms per milliliter

• 20 to 30 micrograms per milliliter

Which side effect is associated with phenytoin?

• Gingival hyperplasia

• Hair loss

• Increased appetite

• Weight gain

What should a nurse monitor for in a patient with high phenytoin levels?

• Increased energy

• Aggression

• Lethargy

• Manic behavior

Which condition is NOT a sign of phenytoin toxicity?

• Ataxia

• Aphasia

• Agnosia

• Strabismus

What is the appropriate nursing action for a patient with toxic phenytoin levels?

• Increase the dose

• Ignore the lab results

• Administer the next dose

• Hold the next dose and notify the provider

What is a potential consequence of phenytoin toxicity?

• Better vision

• Enhanced memory

• Increased seizure activity

• Improved coordination

Which of the following is a neuro change associated with phenytoin toxicity?

• Increased alertness

• Confusion

• Enhanced motor skills

• Improved speech

What is the role of phenytoin in seizure management?

• It increases seizure frequency.

• It decreases seizure activity.

• It has no effect on seizures.

• It causes seizures.