The pediatric nurse practitioner orders Dilantin 40 mg po bid for a child weighing 14 lb 7oz.  The safe dose is 5-7 mg/kg/day.  It is available as 5mL/125mg.  If safe,  how many mLs will you give?

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The pediatric nurse practitioner orders Dilantin 40 mg po bid for a child weighing 14 lb 7oz.  The safe dose is 5-7 mg/kg/day.  It is available as 5mL/125mg.  If safe,  how many mLs will you give?

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