A patient who has abused alcohol and suffers from a seizure disorder is being treated with disulfiram (Antabuse). The patient currently takes phenytoin (Dilantin) for the seizure disorder
Based on the interaction of these two medications, what will need to be adjusted in the medication administration?
A) The patient will require more frequent administration of disulfiram (Antabuse).
B) The patient will require a larger dose of disulfiram (Antabuse).
C) The patient will require a reduced dose of phenytoin (Dilantin).
D) The patient will require phenytoin (Dilantin) to be administered twice daily.
C
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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