Maternal and Child Care: The health care provider orders phenytoin 4 mg/kg/day in three divided doses for a child
who has a seizure disorder. The child weighs 35 lb and the medication is available at
30mg/5mL. What is the amount in mL for one dose of this child's medication? Round to
the nearest tenth.

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The health care provider orders phenytoin 4 mg/kg/day in three divided doses for a child
who has a seizure disorder. The child weighs 35 lb and the medication is available at 
30mg/5mL. What is the amount in mL for one dose of this child's medication? Round to 
the nearest tenth.

James Marion Endrina Entice · Accepted Answer

3.5 mL

Maternal and Child Care

The health care provider orders phenytoin 4 mg/kg/day in three divided doses for a child who has a seizure disorder. The child weighs 35 lb and the medication is available at 30mg/5mL. What is the amount in mL for one dose of this child's medication? Round to the nearest tenth.

3.5 mL

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