A child has seizures. , Order: ethosuximide (Zarontin) 125 mg, PO, bid , Child's weight: 24 kg , Pediatric dose parameter: 20 mg/kg/day; maximum: 1.5 g/day , Drug available: Zarontin 250 mg/5 mL
a. Is the dose within safe dose parameters? Explain.
b. How many milliliters of Zarontin would you give per dose?

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The Answer of A child has seizures. , Order: ethosuximide (Zarontin) 125 mg, PO, bid , Child's weight: 24 kg , Pediatric dose parameter: 20 mg/kg/day; maximum: 1.5 g/day , Drug available: Zarontin 250 mg/5 mL
a. Is the dose within safe dose parameters? Explain.
b. How many milliliters of Zarontin would you give per dose?

A Child Has Seizures