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

1. Complete the table describing the dose-related risk assessment for valproate overdose. 3 marks

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2. List blood tests you would perform including your rationale. 4 marks

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3. List indications for dialysis in valproate poisoning. 2 marks

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Sodium valproate is known to be teratogenic.

4. Other than anti-epileptics, list teratogenic drugs. 3 marks

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