A7-year-old child who is taking medication to prevent seizures has been seizure free for 2 years. the child's parents ask a nurse, "how much longer will my child need to take the medication? " what is the best response by the nurse?

In the given case, it is important that the medications should not be stopped suddenly, however, it should be reduced gradually. For a patient suffering from seizures, a protocol has to be followed that is used to wean a child of anticonvulsants slowly as sudden withdrawing of the drug could lead to a seizure.  

The discontinuation of the drug takes place slowly as the child becomes seizure-free for two years, and possess an EEG within the anticipated limits. Anticonvulsants cannot be ceased suddenly at the two-year follow-up visit, however, the discontinuation process can get initiated.  

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answer: every other day

explanation: because you don't want to over work your body and especially if your just starting to work out.