Congenital anomalies can occur with the use of antiepileptic drugs, including (select all that apply)
a. Cleft lip
b. Congenital heart disease
c. Neural tube defects
d. Gastroschisis
e. Diaphragmatic hernia
A, B, C
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Correct Congenital anomalies that can occur with AEDs include cleft lip or palate,
congenital heart disease, urogenital defects, limb reduction, mental
retardation and neural tube defects. This is referred to assess fetal
hydantoin syndrome.
Incorrect These congenital anomalies are not associated with the use of AEDs.
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