While working in the pediatric clinic, the nurse examines the mouth of a 5-year-old patient being treated for leukemia and notes white patches and scattered ecchymosis

The nurse suspects the child has thrush and expects the physician to order fluconazole (Diflucan). This medication is typically dosed at 3 mg/kg. The child weighs 42 lb. How many mg will be in each dose? (Round to the nearest 10 mg).


ANS: 60 mg

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