Which of the following are concerns related to the use of valproic acid?
A. It has the same early seizure prevention as phenytoin but it associates with improved mortality rate Wrong Choice!
B. It is an inducer of the CYP system with multiple drug interactions Wrong Choice!
C. It can result in acute renal injury and possible renal failure Wrong Choice!
D. It can result in a coagulopathy which potentially could increase the size of the patient’s subdural hemorrhage Correct Choice
Answer:D
Which of the following are concerns related to the use of valproic acid?
A. It has the same early seizure prevention as phenytoin but it associates with improved mortality rate Wrong Choice! B. It is an inducer of the CYP system with multiple drug interactions Wrong Choice! C. It can result in acute renal injury and possible renal failure Wrong Choice! D. It can result in a coagulopathy which potentially could increase the size of the patient’s subdural hemorrhage Correct Choice