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The Neurological System Part 2 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What side effect of **levodopa/carbidopa** should be reported immediately?✔✔ Muscle twitching or eye spasms (early sign of toxicity)
What should the nurse assess before administering **benzodiazepines** for anxiety or seizures?✔✔ Respiratory rate
What is a key nursing teaching point for a client starting **topiramate** for seizures?✔✔ Increase fluid intake to prevent kidney stones
What is a life-threatening adverse effect of **lamotrigine**?✔✔ Stevens-Johnson syndrome
What lab value should be monitored during **valproic acid** therapy?✔✔ Platelet count
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Why is **carbidopa** combined with **levodopa**?✔✔ To reduce peripheral breakdown of levodopa
What serious side effect can occur with long-term use of **phenytoin**?✔✔ Gingival hyperplasia
What is an early sign of **phenytoin toxicity**?✔✔ Ataxia
Why is it important to avoid abrupt discontinuation of **baclofen**?✔✔ Can lead to seizures or hallucinations
What is the primary therapeutic use of **dantrolene**?✔✔ Treating muscle spasticity
What condition is a contraindication for **diazepam** use?✔✔ Narrow-angle glaucoma
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