Which vitamin deficiency is most commonly seen in a pregnant mother who is on phenytoin therapy for epilepsy?
A)Vitamin B6
B)Vitamin B12
C)Vitamin A
D)Folic acid
E)none

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Phenytoin therapy during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of folic acid deficiency. Phenytoin interferes with the body's ability to absorb and use folic acid, which is crucial for the development of the neural tube in the fetus, potentially leading to birth defects.

Which Vitamin Deficiency Is Most Commonly Seen in a Pregnant