#may2020amc1
A 26 year old patient with a 10 year history of epilepsy is stable on 200mg of carbamazepine. He has a fit this morning. Which of the following is your next step in management?
A.Increase carbamazepine to 400mg
B.Switch to phenytoin
C.Check plasma carbamazepine levels
D.Observe for further episodes
A 26 year old patient with a 10 year history of epilepsy is stable on 200mg of carbamazepine. He has a fit this morning. Which of the following is your next step in management?
A.Increase carbamazepine to 400mg
B.Switch to phenytoin
C.Check plasma carbamazepine levels
D.Observe for further episodes