Apatient is diagnosed with bipolar disorder and is currently taking carbamazepine aripiprazole, and melatonin. the pmhnp has just written an order to discontinue the carbamazepine for drug-induced thrombocytopenia, the next best action?

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You Asked ➤ A patient is diagnosed with bipolar disorder and is currently taking carbamazepine aripiprazole, and melatonin. The PMHNP has just written an order to discontinue the carbamazepine for drug-induced thrombocytopenia. What is the next best action to take?

Answer ➤ Request a new order for a different mood stabilizer

Explanation: Carbamazepine aripiprazole can be used to treat bipolar disorder, but since it is being discontinued, a new order will need to be made to find a different mood stabilizer that will help the patient. Different mood stabilizers for bipolar disorder may include Lamotrigine, Divalproex sodium, or Lithium.

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