A Person Prescribed Phenytoin (Dilantin)for a Seizure Disorder Is Having

question 6

Multiple Choice

A person prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin) for a seizure disorder is having a serum T3 and T4 level drawn. What is the possible impact of this medication on the test results?

• A)Falsely elevated.
• B)Normal.
• C)Pending parathyroid hormone disease.
• D)Falsely reduced.

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