A patient is prescribed an IV dose of phenytoin (Dilantin). Which solution should be used to dilute this drug? A. 5% dextrose B. 5% dextrose with 0.45 saline C. 0.9% normal saline D. Lactated ringer's...

A patient is prescribed an IV dose of phenytoin (Dilantin). Which solution should be used to dilute this drug?

A. 5% dextrose

B. 5% dextrose with 0.45 saline

C. 0.9% normal saline

D. Lactated ringer's solution

Which drug used to treat seizures decreases impulse transmission by affecting sodium channels in neurons?

A. phenobarbital (Luminal)

B. carbamazepine (Tegretol)

C. valproic acid (Depakote)

D. phenytoin (Dilantin)