A 6-year-old child is being started on levothyroxine (Synthroid) intravenously and is prescribed 5 mcg/kg. The child weighs 32lb. The drug vial contains 100 mcg/mL. How many milliliters should you draw up for a correct dose?
What is the answer?
0.7
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