Valproic Acid
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a seizure disorder and a new prescription for valproic acid. Which of the following lab values should the nurse plan to monitor? A. BUN B. PTT C. AST D. Urinalysis E. ALT
B, C, E
What pregnancy category is Valproic Acid?
Category X
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who is scheduled valproic acid. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. "you should expect the provider to decrease your dose of valproic acid gradually" B. "You should take aspirin for pain while taking valproic acid." C. "You should undergo thyroid function tests every 6 months while taking valproic acid" D. " You should have your liver function levels monitored regularly while taking valproic acid."
D
Related to the adverse effects what should the nurse monitor for when giving valproic acid?
ammonia levels, birth control education, alcohol intake, fluid intake ( for calcium stones)
What are four adverse effects of valproic acid?
hepatic failure renal calculi weight gain thrombocytopenia
What is the off- label use for valproic acid?
migraine and mania
What are the two BBW for Valproic Acid?
pancreatitis and Teratogenic
What cross sensitivities should you be aware about for valproic acid?
sulfa and thiazide
