A Patient with Bipolar Disorder Has Been Prescribed Valproate

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient with bipolar disorder has been prescribed valproate. What precautions should the nurse explain to the patient as a result of possible drug interactions?

• A) Taking valproate with clozapine decreases the effect of valproate.
• B) Taking valproate with antacids can result in toxic levels of valproate.
• C) Taking valproate with aspirin can result in toxic levels of valproate.
• D) Taking valproate with lithium decreases the effectiveness of lithium.

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