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fagboi

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A female patient with a seizure disorder who is
 
  prescribed valproic acid (Depakote) tells you she wants to have a child. What must be included when teaching this patient?
  a. This drug is safe to use while breastfeeding.
  b. Valproic acid should be used to prevent seizures during pregnancy.
  c. This drug may interfere with the ability to become pregnant.
  d. This drug should be avoided during pregnancy.

Question 2

A patient who has been taking carbamazepine
 
  (Tegretol) for 2 months has all of the following blood laboratory results. Which result should you report to the prescriber immediately?
  a. White blood cell (WBC) count 2200/mm3
  b. Platelet count 300,000/mm3
  c. Potassium 3.6 mEq/L
  d. Sodium 132 mEq/L


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blakcmamba

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


fagboi

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

cassie_ragen

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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