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The recommended p.o. dose of Dilantin for a child is 5 to 7 mg/kg/day in divided doses q12h. The safe dosage range for a child weighing 66 lb is _______________.
 
  a. 132 to 184.8 mg/day
  b. 330 to 462 mg/day
  c. 150 to 210 mg/day
  d. 50 to 70 mg/day

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The recommended daily dosage for an infant is 0.035 to 0.06 mg/kg/day in divided doses q8h. The safe dosage range for an infant weighing 6 1/2 lb is _______________.
 
  a. 0.5 to 0.86 mg/day
  b. 0.11 to 0.18 mg/day
  c. 0.23 to 0.39 mg/day
  d. 0.04 to 0.06 mg/day


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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


mikaylakyoung

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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