The healthcare provider orders phenytoin 75 mg PO stat. The suspension contains 125 mg in 5...

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C. 3mL

5mL of phenytoin suspension contains	125mg of drug
Each. mL contains	25mg
To give 75mg stat it requires	??
125mg . -5mL 75mg . -??? = 75×5/125 =3mL
We administer 3mL of phenytoin suspension to the patient.

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