The nurse is told that the result of a serum carbamazepine (Tegretol) level for a child who is receiving the medication for the control of seizures is 10 mcg/mL
Based on this laboratory result, the nurse anticipates that the physician will prescribe: 1. Discontinuation of the medication
2. A decrease of the dosage of the medication
3. An increase of the dosage of the medication
4. Continuation of the presently prescribed dosage
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Rationale: When carbamazepine is administered, blood levels need to be monitored periodically to check for the child's absorption of the medication. The amount of the medication prescribed is based on the blood level achieved. The therapeutic serum range of carbamazepine is 4 to 12 mcg/mL. The nurse would anticipate that the physician will continue the presently prescribed dosage.
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