A nurse assesses a client after administering prescribed levetiracetam (Keppra). Which laboratory tests should the nurse monitor for potential adverse effects of this medication?
a. Serum electrolyte levels
b. Kidney function tests
c. Complete blood cell count
d. Antinuclear antibodies
ANS: B
Adverse effects of levetiracetam include coordination problems and renal toxicity. The other laboratory tests are not affected by levetiracetam.
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