Author Question: A patient who has been taking valproic acid (sodium valproate) for a seizure disorder is asking the ... (Read 25 times)

@Brianna17 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient who has been taking valproic acid (sodium valproate) for a seizure disorder is asking the nurse about getting pregnant. Why is pregnancy discouraged in women who are being treated for seizure disorders?

A) Seizure disorders are genetic.
B) Seizure disorders are familial.
C) Antiepilepsy drugs decrease fertility.
D) Antiepilepsy drugs are teratogenic.

Question 2

After experiencing several months of worsening nocturia, a patient has been assessed for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and has begun drug treatment. In addition to nocturia, what other sign or symptom is most likely to accompany BPH?

A) Hematuria
B) Erectile dysfunction
C) Urinary frequency
D) Flank pain

kardosa007 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
Antiepileptic drugs such as valproic acid must be used cautiously during pregnancy because they are teratogenic. Seizure disorders are not normally genetic or familial. Antiepilepsy medications do not decrease fertility.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Clinical manifestations of BPH include urinary frequency, hesitancy, urgency, dribbling, and decreased force of the urinary stream. Hematuria, ED, and flank pain are not characteristic of this problem.