The nurse is told that the result of a serum carbamazepine (Tegretol) level for a child who is receiving the medication for the control of seizures is 10 mcg/mL. Based on this laboratory result, the nurse anticipates that the physician will prescribe:

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The therapeutic range for carbamazepine (Tegretol) levels is generally considered to be between 4-12 mcg/mL. A level of 10 mcg/mL falls within this therapeutic range, indicating that the current dosage is appropriate for maintaining therapeutic levels without causing toxicity. Therefore, the physician is likely to prescribe continuation of the presently prescribed dosage.

The Nurse Is Told That the Result of a Serum