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.
D
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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.
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