With which of the following drugs should platelet counts be monitored?

a. divalproex sodium (Depakote)
b. lamotrigine (Lamictal)
c. lithium
d. quetiaprine (Seroquel)


a. It is recommended that valproate blood concentration and platelet counts be monitored once weekly during acute treatment. Dental patients taking divalproex should have a medical consult from their physician.

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