A Patient Who Is Started on Phenytoin (Dilantin),who Is Also

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient who is started on phenytoin (Dilantin) ,who is also taking amiodarone (Cordarone) ,should be assessed for what possible effect?

• A) Central nervous system depression and sedation
• B) Decrease in effectiveness of phenytoin
• C) Respiratory depression
• D) Increase in serum phenytoin levels

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