The nurse is assessing a newly admitted patient who has a history of seizures. During the assessment, the patient has a generalized seizure that does not stop for several minutes. The nurse expects that which drug will be ordered for this condition?a )valproic acid (Depakote)b )neurontin (Gabapentin)c) carbamazepine (Tegretol)d) diazepam (Valium)

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A: Option B.

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Q: Relate the drug regimen to this patient's presentation.

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Psychological Health

The psychological health of a person constitutes his mental, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects. It deals with our thought, relationships, motivation, behavior, and perceptions. It is the result of the complex interaction between a person's thoughts and their past experiences.