A child who receives valproic acid (Depakote) begins taking lamotrigine (Lamictal) because of an increase in the number of seizures. The nurse will observe this child closely for which symptom?
a. Angioedema
b. Hypohidrosis
c. Rash
d. Psychosis
ANS: C
Lamotrigine can cause life-threatening rashes, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis, and this risk increases with concurrent use of valproic acid. Angioedema is an adverse effect associated with pregabalin. Hypohidrosis and psychosis are associated with topiramate.
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