A pregnant woman is started on an anti-epileptic. Which supplement should be given before conception and in the first trimester?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Folic acid
- Step 1: Folic acid reduces neural tube defects.
Answer
Folic acid.
Why not the others: Vitamin C, Vitamin D and Calcium do not fit.
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