A newly admitted patient with a seizure disorder is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin) 100 mg orally every 8 hours and phenobarbital (Luminal) 300 mg orally daily.What is your best action?
A) Remind the prescriber that these two drugs are both types of antiseizure medication.
B) Ensure that the phenobarbital is given as early as possible in the morning.
C) Separate the administration of the two drugs by at least 6 hours.
D) Administer the drugs as prescribed.
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