Questions: 86% Question 1 of 5 Susan has epilepsy. What might her doctor tell her about getting pregnant? That Susan needs to wear a constant heart rate monitor. That Susan should stop taking her epilepsy medication while pregnant. That there are some risks associated with her condition, but with proper monitoring the baby should be fine. That Susan should take folic acid.

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Susan has epilepsy. What might her doctor tell her about getting pregnant? That Susan needs to wear a constant heart rate monitor. That Susan should stop taking her epilepsy medication while pregnant. That there are some risks associated with her condition, but with proper monitoring the baby should be fine. That Susan should take folic acid.
Transcript text: 2:17 PM Sun Jan 19 $86 \%$ Question 1 of 5 Susan has epilepsy. What might her doctor tell her about getting pregnant? That Susan needs to wear a constant heart rate monitor. That Susan should stop taking her epilepsy medication while pregnant. That there are some risks associated with her condition, but with proper monitoring the baby should be fine. That Susan should take folic acid.
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The answer is the third one: That there are some risks associated with her condition, but with proper monitoring the baby should be fine.

Explanation for each option:

  1. That Susan needs to wear a constant heart rate monitor.
    This option is incorrect. While monitoring is important during pregnancy, a constant heart rate monitor is not typically necessary for someone with epilepsy. The focus is more on managing seizures and medication.

  2. That Susan should stop taking her epilepsy medication while pregnant.
    This option is incorrect. Stopping epilepsy medication abruptly can lead to increased seizure activity, which can be harmful to both Susan and the baby. Instead, a doctor would likely discuss adjusting medication to balance seizure control and minimize risks to the fetus.

  3. That there are some risks associated with her condition, but with proper monitoring the baby should be fine.
    This option is correct. Epilepsy does pose some risks during pregnancy, but with careful monitoring and management, many women with epilepsy have healthy pregnancies and babies. Doctors typically work closely with patients to adjust medications and monitor both the mother and the baby throughout the pregnancy.

  4. That Susan should take folic acid.
    This option is also correct, but it is not the most comprehensive answer to the question. Folic acid is recommended for all women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, as it helps prevent neural tube defects. Women with epilepsy may be advised to take a higher dose of folic acid, especially if they are on certain antiepileptic drugs.

In summary, the most comprehensive answer is that there are some risks associated with her condition, but with proper monitoring, the baby should be fine.

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