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A Patient Is Taking Lamotrigine (Lamictal) and Presents to the Clinic

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A patient is taking lamotrigine (Lamictal) and presents to the clinic with fever and lymphadenopathy. Initial evaluation and treatment includes:


A) Reassuring her she has a viral infection and telling her to call if she isn't better in four or five days
B) Ruling out a hypersensitivity reaction that may lead to multiorgan failure
C) Rapid strep test and symptomatic care if strep test is negative
D) Observation only, with further assessment if she worsens

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