The MD writes the following order for a patient with arrhythmias: Loading dose: phenytoin 250 mg PO QID today—3-6-xx. Then, phenytoin 250 mg PO BID for 2 days—3-7-xx and 3-8-xx. Then, maintenance dose: phenytoin 400 mg PO QID. The drug reference states: Route/Dosage AntiarrhythmicPO (Adults): Loading dose: 250 mg 4 times daily for 1 day, then 250 mg twice daily for 2 days, then maintenance at 300-400 mg/day in divided doses 1-4 times/day. Based on this information, which clinical judgment by the nurse is correct? Group of answer choices The HCP order for phenytoin is safe. The maintenance dose for phenytoin is larger than the recommended dose. The loading dose for phenytoin is given too many times on day 1 (3-6-xx). The doses of phenytoin on 3-7-xx and 3-8-xx are not safe.
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