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What should be checked before administering anticonvulsants?
Check if the patient is allergic to any foods
Check for recent cholesterol levels
Check for recent Dilantin levels, don't give if at or above maximum level
Check for recent blood sugar levels
The correct answer is: Check for recent Dilantin levels, don't give if at or above maximum level
Before administering anticonvulsants, it is important to check the patient's Dilantin levels to ensure they are not at or above the maximum level. Option A and B are unrelated to anticonvulsants and do not provide relevant information for administering them. Option D may be important, but is not specific to anticonvulsants.