A Child Has Been Seizure Free for 2 Years

question 41

Multiple Choice

A child has been seizure free for 2 years. A father asks the nurse how much longer the child will need to take the antiseizure medications. The nurse includes which of the following in the response.

• A)Medications can be discontinued at this time.
• B)The child will need to take the drugs for 5 years after the last seizure.
• C)A step-wise approach will be used to reduce the dosage gradually.
• D)Seizure disorders are a life-long problem.Medications cannot be discontinued.

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