The Client Has Been Started on Valproic Acid

question 4

Multiple Choice

The client has been started on valproic acid. Her level of the medication is drawn and is found to be 60 mcg/mL. The nurse notes that this is a(n) _____ level.

• A) toxic
• B) therapeutic
• C) subnormal
• D) above-normal

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