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A 78-lb child is treated for status epilepticus with Valium (diazepam) 0.3 mg/kg. Diazepam is available in 5 mg and 10 mg tablets, 5 mg/5 mL oral solution, and 5 mg/ mL injectable solution. What method should be used? What strength in milligrams should be administered to the child? . How many tablets would be given orally for this dose? What volume of oral solution would be given? What volume of medication would be administered parenterally?