A client's blood concentration of carbamazepine is increased. When reviewing the client's medication history, which of the following would alert the nurse to a possible interaction?
A) Phenobarbital
B) Primidone
C) Phenytoin
D) Diltiazem
Ans: D
Diltiazem interacts with carbamazepine, causing increased carbamazepine concentrations. Phenobarbital, primidone, and phenytoin interact with carbamazepine, leading to decreased carbamazepine concentrations.
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