Question

DIRECTIONS: Valproic acid 30m(g)/(k)(g)/( d)ay intermittent IV bolus divided in doses every 12hr to a client who weighs 109 Ib, 7 oz. Available is 500mg per 5mL. How much should you administer in mt?

Answer 1

To calculate the amount of Valproic acid to be administered, convert the client's weight to kilograms and use the available dosage of Valproic acid to calculate the amount.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the amount of Valproic acid to be administered, we need to convert the weight of the client from pounds and ounces to kilograms. The client weighs 109 lb 7 oz, which is approximately 49.6 kg. Then, we can use the available dosage of Valproic acid (30 mg/kg/day) and the weight of the client to calculate the amount to be administered.

1. Convert pounds and ounces to kilograms: 109 lb 7 oz ≈ 109 + (7/16) lb ≈ 49.6 kg.
2. Calculate the amount of Valproic acid to be administered: 30 mg/kg/day × 49.6 kg ≈ 1488 mg/day.

Therefore, the amount of Valproic acid to be administered is approximately 1488 mg per day.