Order: Dilantin (phenytoin) 15 mg PO q.12h. The recommended dose for children is 5 mg/kg/day divided in 2–3 doses. Is this order a safe dose for a child who weighs 11 pounds? ______ Standard Text:
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No
Rationale : 5 kg × 5 mg/kg = 25 mg/day. 15 mg twice a day = 30 mg/day, which is too high a dosage.
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