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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



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Answer to Question 1

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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

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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.




@Brianna17

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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