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A child is ordered Phenytoin 75 mg po twice a day.

The reference safe dose is 7-9mg/kg/day

The child weighs 12kg

What is the minimum dose this child should receive per day?
Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is ["84"]

To determine the minimum dose for this child based on the reference safe dose range, follow these steps:

Reference safe dose range: Minimum dose = 7 mg/kg/day.

Child's weight: 12 kg.

Calculate the minimum dose:

Minimum dose=7 mg×12 kg=84 mg/day


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