Which of the following adverse effects would most likely be associated with the use of phenytoin (Dilantin)?
1. Vitamin B deficiency
2. Leg edema
3. Bleeding
4. Hypoglycemia
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Rationale 1: Dilantin affects the metabolism of vitamin K, which can lead to blood dyscrasias. Hyperglycemia is more common than hypoglycemia, and leg edema is not generally experienced as an adverse effect. Vitamin B deficiency is not the most common complication.
Rationale 2: Leg edema is not generally experienced as an adverse effect.
Rationale 3: Dilantin affects the metabolism of vitamin K, which can lead to blood dyscrasias.
Rationale 4: Hyperglycemia is more common than hypoglycemia.
Global Rationale: Dilantin affects the metabolism of vitamin K, which can lead to blood dyscrasias. Hyperglycemia is more common than hypoglycemia, and leg edema is not generally experienced as an adverse effect. Vitamin B deficiency is not the most common complication.
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