. A patient who takes valproic acid for a seizure disorder is preparing to have surgery....
. A patient who takes valproic acid for a seizure disorder is preparing to have surgery. The primary care NP should order: a. coagulation studies b. a complete blood count. c. an EEG. d. a creatinine clearance test.
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Ans) a. coagulation studies
Explaination:
- Valproic acid may cause thrombocytopenia and inhibition of platelet aggregation. Platelet counts and coagulation studies should be done before therapy is initiated, at regular intervals, and beforeany surgical procedure is performed.
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