When discussing dosage calculation for pediatric patients with a clinical pharmacist, the nurse notes that which type of dosage calculation is used most commonly in pediatric calculations?
a. West nomogram
b. Clark rule
c. Height-to-weight ratio
d. Milligram per kilogram of body weight formula
ANS: D
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