While caring for a client with a history of epilepsy, the nurse would expect which of the following medications to be included in the patient's treatment plan? Select all that apply.
A) Clinoril (sulindac)
B) Dilantin (phenytoin)
C) Phenobarbital
D) Depakote (divalproex sodium)
E) nabumetone
F) Tegretol (carbamazepine)

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Clinoril (A) and nabumetone (E) are not typically used in the treatment of epilepsy. Dilantin (B) is a commonly used anticonvulsant medication for the treatment of seizures. Phenobarbital (C) is also an anticonvulsant medication that is sometimes used in combination with other medications. Depakote (D) is another commonly used anticonvulsant medication that can also be used to treat bipolar disorder. Tegretol (F) is an anticonvulsant medication that is often used to treat seizures associated with partial and generalized epilepsy.

While Caring for a Client with a History of Epilepsy