NCLEX Practice Quiz: Anticipated Action of Healthcare Provider for High Serum Phenytoin Level NCLEX Practice Quiz: Anticipated Action of Healthcare Provider for High Serum Phenytoin Level A patient has been taking oral phenytoin 100 mg three times daily for a month. The nurse receives a serum phenytoin level of 32 mcg/mL and notifies the healthcare provider (HCP). What is the anticipated action of the HCP?* 1. Administer phenytoin as prescribed 2. Decrease phenytoin daily dose 3. Increase phenytoin daily dose 4. Repeat serum phenytoin level in 2 hours Δ
