To alleviate pain associated with trigeminal neuralgia, a patient is taking Tegretol (carbamazepine). What health education should the nurse provide to the patient before initiating this treatment?
A) Concurrent use of calcium supplements is contraindicated.
B) Blood levels of the drug must be monitored.
C) The drug is likely to cause hyperactivity and agitation.
D) Tegretol can cause tinnitus during the first few days of treatment.
Ans: B
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Side effects of Tegretol include nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, and aplastic anemia. The patient must also be monitored for bone marrow depression during long-term therapy. Skin discoloration, insomnia, and tinnitus are not side effects of Tegretol.
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