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Pharmacology Epilepsy a6b02508

Which of the following will you like to give to a pregnant patient to decrease the risk of neural tube defects in the offspring, if your patient is receiving antiepileptic drugs?

A
Folic acid
B
Vitamin A
C
Vitamin E
D
Pyridoxine
High-Yield Explanation
Folic acid is administered to prevent the development of neural tube defects in the baby. Risk of neural tube defects is increased with the use of most anti-epileptic drugs including valproic acid in pregnancy.

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