The educator is discussing the adverse effects of prescriptions used to treat seizure disorders. Which prescription should the educator refer to when discussing the risk for extravasation?

A. Phenobarbital (Luminal)
B. Phenytoin (Dilantin)
C. Ethosuximide (Zarontin)
D. Clonazepam (Klonopin)


Answer: B

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