Order: phenytoin (Dilantin) 1 g, PO, loading dose (LD) in three divided doses in 24 hours Parameter: 15 to 18 mg/kg/LD Patient weighs 60 kg Drug available: Dilantin 100 mg capsule
a. In 24 hours, three divided doses would be how often?
b. How many milligrams would the patient receive per dose in 24 hours?
c. Is the dose within safe parameters? Explain.
d. How many capsules would you give per dose?

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The Answer of Order: phenytoin (Dilantin) 1 g, PO, loading dose (LD) in three divided doses in 24 hours Parameter: 15 to 18 mg/kg/LD Patient weighs 60 kg Drug available: Dilantin 100 mg capsule
a. In 24 hours, three divided doses would be how often?
b. How many milligrams would the patient receive per dose in 24 hours?
c. Is the dose within safe parameters? Explain.
d. How many capsules would you give per dose?

Order: Phenytoin (Dilantin) 1 G, PO, Loading Dose (LD) in Three