A 4-year-old is admitted to the emergency department in shock after a motor vehicle accident. The patient weighs 12.5 kg. What would be the minimum safe dose of adrenalin if the pediatric dose is 0.005 to 0.01 mg/kg IV?
A) 0.0625 mg
B) 0.075 mg
C) 0.08 mg
D) 0.085 mg
A
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To calculate the minimum dosage, multiply the child's weight in kg by the lower dosage range; 12.5 × 0.005 = 0.0625 mg.
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