The recommended dosage of Dilantin for a child is 7 mg/kg/24 h given q12 h. The child's weight is 55 lb. The medication is supplied in 125 mg/5 mL
a. What is the child's weight in kilograms? _____________
b. Calculate the safe dose for this child. ____________________
c. How many milliliters will be administered for each dose? ____________________
a. 25 kg
b. 87.5 mg/dose
c. 3.5 mL
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