Peter is a 90-year-old nursing home resident who has a history of epilepsy. His seizures are managed with Valproic Acid 750mg by mouth three times daily. His daughter is visiting and reports to you that she notices her father is more lethargic than usual and that he refused to eat his supper because he felt nauseous.  After reviewing his orders, you note that his scheduled dose of Valproic Acid 750mg by mouth is due now. On hand you have Valproic Acid 250mg/5ml. How many milliliters will you administer for his dose?

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Peter is a 90-year-old nursing home resident who has a history of epilepsy. His seizures are managed with Valproic Acid 750mg by mouth three times daily. His daughter is visiting and reports to you that she notices her father is more lethargic than usual and that he refused to eat his supper because he felt nauseous.  After reviewing his orders, you note that his scheduled dose of Valproic Acid 750mg by mouth is due now. On hand you have Valproic Acid 250mg/5ml. How many milliliters will you administer for his dose?

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