The nurse is caring for a patient receiving ethotoin to control seizure activity. When reviewing the patient's laboratory results, the nurse would assess the patient is in a therapeutic level when the lab result is within what range?
A) 5 to 15 mcg/mL
B) 10 to 20 mcg/mL
C) 15 to 50 mcg/mL
D) 20 to 30 mcg/mL
C
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Therapeutic serum ethotoin levels range between 15 and 50 mcg/mL. Options A, B, and D are incorrect.
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