The recommended dosage of erythromycin suspension is 20 mg/kg/day in four equally divided doses. The child weighs 44 lb. How many milligrams are needed for each individual dose? _______________
a. 5 mg
b. 50 mg
c. 100 mg
d. 400 mg
ANS: C
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