Order: Phenobarbital 150 mg IV stat The child's weight is 62 lb. The safe dosage range for IV administration is 5 to 10 mg/kg; may repeat q10-15min up to 20 mg/kg. Rate should not exceed 50 mg/min. A 120-mg vial of phenobarbital is available. Dilute in 3
a. 3 min
b. 2 min
c. 1.5 min
d. Hold and clarify orderâ€"not safe
ANS: A
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