ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has been taking carbamazepine. Which of the following is an adverse effect of carbamazepine and should be reported to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Sore throat. Carbamazepine can cause agranulocytosis, a serious condition characterized by a decrease in white blood cells, leading to symptoms like sore throat. This is a potentially life-threatening adverse effect that should be reported to the provider immediately. Increased salivation (choice
B), urge incontinence (choice
C), and gingivitis (choice
D) are not common adverse effects of carbamazepine and do not require immediate reporting.
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