A patient who is given a new prescription for trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ) is also taking phenytoin for a seizure disorder. Which parameter should the nurse monitor?
a. Blood levels of phenytoin to determine if the dosage needs to be increased
b. Blood levels of phenytoin to determine if the dosage needs to be decreased
c. Blood levels of TMP-SMZ to determine if the dosage needs to be increased
d. Blood levels of TMP-SMZ to determine if the dosage needs to be decreased
b
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