Select the correct volume of a drug required to administer a dosage of 8 mg/kg for a patient who weighs 66 lbs and is 10 years old. The drug is available in 2-g tablets, which will be mixed in enough water to make 100 ml of final solution (W/V).
A. 12 ml
B. 37 ml
C. 42 ml
D. 20 ml
Answer: A
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