SAQ 1325 – Woman with antiepileptic overdose and pregnancy-safety considerations

A 29-year-old woman with epilepsy has taken 90 tablets of sodium valproate 200 mg. She weighs 60 kg.

Complete the dose-related risk table for valproate overdose.

(Marked out of 4.0)
Dose | Expected clinical effects<br /> <200 mg/kg | 200-400 mg/kg | 400-1000 mg/kg | >1000 mg/kg |

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List four blood tests you would order and give a rationale for each.

(Marked out of 4.0)
Blood test | Rationale<br /> 1 |<br /> 2 |<br /> 3 |<br /> 4 |

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List two indications for dialysis in valproate poisoning.

(Marked out of 2.0)

/ 2

Sodium valproate is teratogenic. Excluding anti-epileptic drugs, list four other teratogenic medications.

(Marked out of 2.0)

/ 2

Total Score: 0 / 12

Percentage: 0%