The nurse is reviewing orders for a patient admitted for evaluation of changes in neurological status. Which prescribed medication does the nurse correlate as a treatment for trigeminal neuralgia?

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Carbamazepine is a medication commonly used to treat trigeminal neuralgia, a chronic pain condition affecting the trigeminal nerve in the face. It works by reducing the transmission of pain signals.

The Nurse Is Reviewing Orders for a Patient Admitted for Evaluation