Clients taking carbamazepine should have which test monitored routinely?
a. liver function tests c. complete blood count
b. renal function tests d. skin biopsy
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: Hepatotoxicity is not associated with carbamazepine.
B Incorrect: Nephrotoxicity is not associated with carbamazepine.
C Correct: Hematological impairment including leukopenia and thrombocytopenia are associated with carbamazepine therapy.
D Incorrect: This might be associated with trimethodione.
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