Order: Dilantin Kapseals (phenytoin sodium, extended) 5 mg/kg PO, extended-release capsules divided in three equal doses. The label on the bottle reads, "30 mg/cap
" Calculate how many capsules you should administer for a child who weighs 40 pounds. 1. 1 capsule
2. 3 capsules
3. 2 2/3 capsules
4. 3 3/4 capsules
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Global Rationale: 40 lb × kg/2.2 lb × 5 mg/ kg × 1 cap/30 mg = 3 cap ÷ 3 = 1 capsule
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