A child is scheduled for a liver biopsy and midazolam is to be administered prior to the procedure. The recommended safe dose for a child is 0.1-0.15 mg/kg. The child weighs 55 pounds. What is the maximum dose this child can receive?
a. 3.8 mg/kg c. 3.5 mg
b. 2.5 mg d. 3.75 mg
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: This changes the recommended safe dosage.
B Incorrect: This is the minimum dose.
C Incorrect: This is not the correct dose.
D Correct: 55 pounds divided by 2.2 = 25 kg X 0.15 mg = 3.75 mg.
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