A 23-Year-Old Female Is Brought to the ER After Having

question 185

Multiple Choice

A 23-year-old female is brought to the ER after having a tonic-clonic seizure.  She has a history of seizures and takes phenytoin.  She does not use tobacco, alcohol or illicit drugs.  On physical examination, no focal abnormalities are noted.  Blood tests reveal her plasma phenytoin level to be low.  She states that she has been compliant with her medication.  Which of the following drugs may be responsible for this patient's condition if co-administered with phenytoin?

• A)Amoxicillin
• B)Rifampin
• C)Metronidazole
• D)Fluconazole
• E)Cimetidine
• F)Omeprazole
• G)Oral contraceptives

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