A Patient Who Has Epilepsy Will Begin an Anticonvulsant Medication

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient who has epilepsy will begin an anticonvulsant medication.The patient asks the nurse how long the medication will be necessary.How will the nurse respond?

• A) "The medication is usually taken for a lifetime."
• B) "The medication will be given until you are seizure free."
• C) "You will need to take the medication for 3 to 5 years."
• D) "You will take the medication as needed for seizure activity."

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