Order: Phenytoin (Dilantin)15 Mg/kg Loading Dose IV Push Stat

question 16

Multiple Choice

Order: Phenytoin (Dilantin) 15 mg/kg loading dose IV push stat. Phenytoin is supplied 50 mg/mL and is to be administered at 25 mg/min.How many mL would you administer over how many minutes if the client weighs 65 kilograms?

• A)19.5 mL over 39 minutes
• B)19.5 mL over 20 minutes
• C)30 mL to be given over 1 hour
• D)30 mL to be given over 30 minutes

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