14th February 2025

A 77-year-old man has a history of bipolar affective disorder since his teens.

A 77-year-old man has a history of bipolar affective disorder since his teens. It has been well controlled on lithium for 43 years but he has now developed renal impairment and it has to be changed. His psychiatrist decides that sodium valproate is the best option for him.

Which of the following is true about the pre-initiation workup for sodium valproate?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.