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The Antiepileptic drug, Phenytoin therapeutic blood level is

A
0-9 mcg/ml
B
10-19 mcg/ml
C
20-29 mcg/ml
D
30-39 mcg/ml
High-Yield Explanation
(B) 10-19 mcg/ml# SERUM PHENYTOIN LEVELS:> Therapeutic range is 10-20 mcg/mL.# Total phenytoin levels (mcg/mL) - Typical corresponding Signs & Symptoms: Lower than 10- Rare Between 10 and 20 - Occasional mild nystagmus Between 20 and 30 - Nystagmus Between 30 and 40 - Ataxia, slurred speech, nausea, and vomiting Between 40 and 50 - Lethargy and confusion Higher than 50 - Coma and seizures

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