A patient who takes carbamazepine (Tegretol) for a seizure disorder is seen by a primary care NP for a routine physical examination.A complete blood count (CBC) reveals a low white blood cell (WBC) count.The NP should:
A) order a WBC differential.
B) discontinue the carbamazepine.
C) reassure the patient that this effect is temporary.
D) decrease the carbamazepine dose and recheck the CBC in 2 weeks.
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