The recommended dose of Lasix for a child is 1 mg/kg/dose. The child's weight is 77 lb. The medication is supplied in 10 mg/mL
a. What is the child's weight in kilograms? _____________
b. Calculate the safe dose for this child. ____________________
c. How many milliliters will be administered for each dose? ____________________
a. 35 kg
b. 35 mg/dose
c. 3.5 mL
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