A Client with Epilepsy Prescribed Phenobarbital (Luminal) Tells the Nurse

question 12

Multiple Choice

A client with epilepsy prescribed Phenobarbital (Luminal) tells the nurse she is planning a pregnancy. Which statement should the nurse provide the client?

• A) "Your medication dose will need to be decreased during your pregnancy."
• B) "Please talk to your doctor; this drug is contraindicated in pregnancy."
• C) "Your medication dose will need to be increased during your pregnancy."
• D) "Please talk to your doctor; you will need a safer drug like valproic acid (Depakene)."

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