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A young child with a history of grand mal seizures is in public school. He is on phenobarbital and hydantoin (Dilantin) to control the seizures. His teacher tells the nurse that he has not had any seizures but he does keep falling asleep in class. What should the nurse include when discussing his drowsiness with the teacher?
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Rationale
Phenobarbital, a barbiturate, commonly causes drowsiness, explaining the child's sleepiness in class, which should be monitored but is expected.