A patient with a musculoskeletal disorder is prescribed carbamazepine (Tegretol). What medication education should the nurse provide? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. "Take your medication with food.".
2. "You may be more sensitive to the sun, so be certain to wear protective clothing or sunscreen.".
3. "If mouth ulcers appear, notify the prescriber.".
4. "Avoid touching the pill with your fingers.".
5. "If fever occurs, notify the prescriber.".
1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: Carbamazepine may cause gastric upset unless it is taken with food.
Rationale 2: Carbamazepine may cause photosensitivity.
Rationale 3: Mouth ulcers may occur in those taking carbamazepine and should be reported.
Rationale 4: There is no reason to avoid skin contact with the medication.
Rationale 5: Fever is a possible adverse reaction in those taking carbamazepine and should be reported.
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