A patient is diagnosed with Stevens-Johnson syndrome and the provider thinks this is related to an HLA B*1502 variant that resulted in drug toxicity. The nurse would know that which of the following medications is likely to blame:

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HLA B*1502 variant is known to increase the risk of Stevens-Johnson syndrome caused by carbamazepine. Warfarin, codeine, and irinotecan are not typically associated with Stevens-Johnson syndrome related to HLA B*1502 variant.

A Patient Is Diagnosed with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and the Provider