Determine the correct dose of a drug 15 mg/kg to be administered for a patient who weighs 55 pounds and is 8 years old.
A. 425 mg
B. 125 mg
C. 375 mg
D. 250 mg
Answer: C
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1. Motor vehicle crashes 2. Falls 3. Blunt trauma 4. Stabbing 5. Impalement
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