Using Clark's rule, calculate the dose of a medication for a child weighing 65 lb when the adult dose is 500 mg, and the adult weight is 150 lbs
1. 98 mg
2. 117 mg
3. 200 mg
4. 217 mg
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One of the most popular methods for determining the dosage for children is based on the child's body weight and is known as Clark's rule.
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