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Question Answered step-by-step Phenytoin is highly protein bound (~95%) and only the unbound drug… Phenytoin is highly protein bound (~95%) and only the unbound drug is capable of crossing the blood brain barrier to exert its pharmacologic effect. A total phenytoin level included bound and unbound drug whereas a free phenytoin level includes only unbound drug.If patient JW has a low albumin due to poor nutrition, how should a provider interpret a total phenytoin level for JW? A. Assume lower drug activity, less bound drug B. Assume higher drug activity, less bound drug C. Assume lower drug activity, higher bound drug D. Assume higher drug activity, higher bound drug Health Science Science Nursing Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)