Explain things in a way that they can understand

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Problem: The laboratory results indicate that the patient's valproic acid level is nearly at a toxic level, but the patient insists that he has not taken extra doses of medication. "I take it the same way at the same time every morning," he states emphatically. Upon further questioning, the patient mentions that he also takes aspirin three or four times a day for muscle aches. "Could that have any effect on my drug level?" he asks. How would you respond and why? Be specific in your explanation here, even though when talking with a patient it is important to explain things in a way that they can understand.

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