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ATI Pediatrics Exam Simmons U BSN Questions
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A child with epilepsy has been seizure free for 2 years
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A child with epilepsy has been seizure free for 2 years. A father asks the nurse how much longer the child will need to take the anti-seizure medications. The nurse includes which of the following in the response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because abruptly stopping anti-seizure medications can lead to seizure recurrence. Tapering the dosage gradually reduces the risk of withdrawal seizures.
Choice B is incorrect as seizure freedom can be achieved with proper treatment.
Choice C is incorrect because epilepsy can have non-hereditary causes.
Choice D is incorrect as epilepsy is not gender-specific.
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