A nurse should monitor a client closely for increased CNS depressant effects when an anticonvulsant is used concomitantly with which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Analgesics
B) Oral contraceptives
C) Alcohol
D) Antibiotics
E) Antidiabetic medications
Ans: A, C
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The concomitant use of anticonvulsants and analgesics or alcohol can result in increased CNS depressant effects.
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