Practice Question
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for carbamazepine for the treatment of seizures.The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Blurred vision
Rationale:
Carbamazepine can cause CNS effects including blurred vision, dizziness, and ataxia.
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This question is from RN Pharmacology~2023 Re-take Exam which contains 60 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pharmacology
- Answer Choices: 3
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