Valproic acid (Depakote), a drug used to treat seizures, comes in a capsule form that is ________

A) swallowed
B) crushed and the vapors inhaled
C) placed under the tongue and allowed to dissolve
D) sprinkled on applesauce and swallowed


Answer: D

A) Most capsules are swallowed, but this drug's capsule is not.
B) This describes the capsule for the drug amyl nitrite, not valproic acid.
C) This is not true for valproic acid.

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