A pediatric patient is prescribed valproic acid (Depacon) 340 mg intravenously. The available drug solution is 500 mg in 5 mL. How many milliliters does the nurse prepare?
a. 1.4
b. 2.4
c. 3.4
d. 4.4
C
Ratio and proportion – 340 mg/X mL is equal to 500 mg/5 mL, 1700X/500 = 3.4 mL.
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