Question

a pediatric client who has been diagnosed with partial seizures receives a prescription for topiramate. which information should the nurse provide to the childs parents?
do not crush the tablet prior to administration.
give the medication with 8 oz of orange juice.
avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
administer the tablet an hour before meals.
multiple choice - single answer
to answer this item, choose a single answer.

Explanation:

Topiramate tablets (especially some formulations) should not be crushed as it can affect the drug's release mechanism (e.g., extended - release formulations). Giving with orange juice is not a specific requirement for topiramate. Avoiding sunlight is not related to topiramate administration. And there's no strict rule to administer it an hour before meals. So the correct advice is not to crush the tablet.

Answer:

A. Do not crush the tablet prior to administration.