What is the antiepileptic medication that requires monitoring of vitamin D and folic acid?
a. Topiramate (Topamax)
b. Valproic acid (Depakene)
c. Gabapentin (Neurontin)
d. Phenobarbital (Luminal)
ANS: D
Children taking phenobarbital or phenytoin should receive adequate vitamin D and folic acid because deficiencies of both have been associated with these drugs.
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