Determine if the orders are safe. If they are safe, then determine the amount to administer. Ordered: Depakene syrup 100 mg po q12hOn hand: Depakene syrup 250 mg / 5 mLAccording to the package insert, the initial daily dose for pediatric patients is 15 mg / kg / day.

What will be an ideal response?

The ordered dose of 100 mg may be administered safely. Amount to administer is 4 mL.

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