The health care provider has prescribed valproic acid (Depakene) 30 mg/kg/day divided bid for a child with a seizure disorder. The child weighs 77 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:
525
The correct calculation is:
77 lb/2.2 kg = 35 kg
Dose of Depakene is 30 mg/kg/day divided bid
30 mg ? 35 = 1050 mg
1050 mg/2 = 525 mg for one dose
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