Which of the following will you like to give to a pregnant patient to decrease the risk of neural tube defects in the offspring, if your patient is receiving antiepileptic drugs?
Correct Answer: Folic acid
Description: Folic acid is administered to prevent the development of neural tube defects in the baby. Risk of neural tube defects is increased with the use of most anti-epileptic drugs including valproic acid in pregnancy.
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