A child has seizures. , Order: phenytoin (Dilantin) 50 mg, PO, bid , Child's weight: 16 kg , Pediatric dose parameter: 3 to 8 mg/kg/day , Drugs available: Dilantin 30 mg/5 mL and Dilantin 100 mg/5 mL
a. How many milligrams would the child receive per day?
b. What is the dose parameter according to the child's weight?
c. Is the dose within safe dose parameters?
d. How many milliliters would you give the child per dose?

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The Answer of A child has seizures. , Order: phenytoin (Dilantin) 50 mg, PO, bid , Child's weight: 16 kg , Pediatric dose parameter: 3 to 8 mg/kg/day , Drugs available: Dilantin 30 mg/5 mL and Dilantin 100 mg/5 mL
a. How many milligrams would the child receive per day?
b. What is the dose parameter according to the child's weight?
c. Is the dose within safe dose parameters?
d. How many milliliters would you give the child per dose?

A Child Has Seizures