A patient has a new order for carbamazepine (Tegretol). What does the nurse know is a contraindication to administration of carbamazepine?
A) Bone marrow depression
B) Bipolar disorder
C) Allergy to sulfonamides
D) Diabetes
A
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Bone marrow suppression would be considered a contraindication to administration of carbamazepine therapy. Contraindications to the use of Tegretol do not include bipolar disorder, an allergy to sulfonamides, or diabetes.
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