Ordered: Dilantin 30 mg q12h po daily for a child with a seizure disorder who weighs 12 kg.
SDR: 5 mg per kg per day in 2-3 equally divided dosages.
Available: Dilantin 30 mg per cap.
a. What is the SDR?
b. Is the dose safe to give, or should you hold it and contact the prescriber promptly after rechecking the order and recalculating the dose?
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