The health care provider has prescribed valproic acid (Depakene) 30 mg/kg/day divided bid for a child with cerebral palsy having seizures. The child weighs 22 lb. The nurse is preparing to administer the 0900 dose
Calculate the dose the nurse should administer in milligrams. Record your answer below in a whole number.__________
ANS:
165
The correct calculation is:
22 lb/2.2 kg = 11 kg
Dose of Depakene is 30 mg/kg/day divided bid
30 mg ? 11 = 330 mg
330 mg/2 = 165 mg for one dose
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