The recommended pediatric dosage for a drug is 0.02 to 0.05 mg/kg/day. The safe dosage range for a child weighing 14 lb is _______________
a. 0.06 to 0.25 mg/day
b. 0.28 to 0.7 mg/day
c. 0.62 to 1.54 mg/day
d. 0.13 to 0.32 mg/day
ANS: D
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