Which precaution should you teach patients prescribed carbamazepine (Tegretol)?
a. Avoid crowds and people who are ill.
b. Take this drug with an antacid to prevent ulcers.
c. Restrict your fluid intake to less than 1.5 L daily.
d. Keep the bottle containing the drug in the refrigerator.
ANS: A
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