Neurological

NCLEX-PN

Neurological

Difficulty: Medium Average Score: 63% Simulated

The client is prescribed a loading dose of phenytoin of 15 mg/kg IV for seizure activity, then 100 mg IV tid. The client weighs 198 lb. What dose in mg should the nurse administer for the loading dose of phenytoin?

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