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Mimi

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A client with a mood disorder has remained on medication prior to conception and throughout her pregnancy. Her newborn has neural tube defects. She was most likely on:
 
  A) Lithium.
  B) Carbamazepine (Tegretol).
  C) Valproate (Depakote).
  D) Lamotrigine (Lamictal).

Question 2

The client's wife states, I think something is wrong. He isn't responding to the antidepressant.. The nurse's best response would be, Your husband may need to:
 
  A) Stay on the medication for six months to see a response..
  B) Learn to live with his depression symptoms..
  C) Have a trial and error period to determine what medication is most effective for him..
  D) Stop the medication immediately..


pangili4

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C


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