Author Question: Cynthia is taking valproate (Depakote) for seizures and would like to get pregnant. What advice ... (Read 137 times)

melly21297 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Cynthia is taking valproate (Depakote) for seizures and would like to get pregnant. What advice would you give her?

1. Valproate is safe during all trimesters of pregnancy.
2. She can get pregnant while taking valproate, but she should take adequate folic acid.
3. Valproate is not safe at any time during pregnancy.
4. Valproate is a known teratogen, but may be taken after the first trimester if necessary.

Question 2

Tom is taking lithium for bipolar disorder. He should be taught to:

1. Take his lithium with food
2. Eat a diet with consistent levels of salt (sodium)
3. Drink at least 2 quarts of water if he is in a hot environment
4. Monitor blood glucose levels