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faduma

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A patient with bipolar disorder takes lamotrigine. Which complaint by the patient would prompt the nurse to hold the drug and refer the patient to the physician for further assessment?
 
  a. I get a little dizzy sometimes.
  b. I had a headache last week that lasted for about an hour.
  c. I've broken out in a rash on my chest and back.
  d. Last night I woke up twice with a bad dream.

Question 2

A nurse monitors a patient with bipolar disorder who has taken carbamazepine for 2 years. Which laboratory value requires the most diligent surveillance?
 
  a. Serum urea nitrogen
  b. Direct bilirubin
  c. Complete blood count
  d. Thyroid function studies


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

c


faduma

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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