NAPLEX practice question 11 of 25
After talking to the patient you find out LT has been incompliant with her three times a day Valproic acid, level came back at 35 mmol/L. What is the most appropriate course of action?
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Correct Answer:
D. Valproic acid level is within normal limit, no adjustment is needed.
Explanation
The delayed-release action of divalproex allows for less frequent dosing than valproic acid in some patients. Divalproex sodium contains sodium valproate and valproic acid in a 1:1 molar stable co- ordination compound. Valproic acid, sodium valproate, and divalproex share the same pharmacology; however, there are pharmacokinetic differences among products.
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