A newborn infant weighing 8 lb (3632 g) needs naloxone (Narcan). This infant should receive approximately _____ mg
a. 0.36
b. 3.6
c. 0.03
d. 0.3
A
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A The recommended neonatal dose of naloxone is 0.1 mg/kg.
B This dose is too large for this infant.
C This dose is too small and would not be effective.
D This dose is too small.
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