A Client Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder Weighs 220 Lb

A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder weighs 220 lb. A physician orders lamotrigine (Lamictal) 10 mg/kg/day to a maximum of 400 mg/day for mood stabilization. Which is a true statement about this medication order?

A) This calculated dosage is within the recommended dosage range.
B) This calculated dosage is lower than the recommended dosage range.
C) This calculated dosage is more than twice the recommended dosage range.
D) This calculated dosage is four times higher than the recommended dosage range.

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