A child weighs 35 lb and has an order for Keflex (cephalexin) 150 mg po every 6 hours. The literature states the usual children's dose is 25 to 50 mg/kg a day in four divided doses. The drug label reads 125 mg/5 mL
What is the safe dose range per day for this medication?
A) 197.75–695.75
B) 297.75–725.5
C) 397.75–795.5
D) 400.25–810.75
C
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