Calculate the following dosages based on kilogram of body weight. Round weights and answers to the nearest whole number

The physician has ordered a medication to be given 15 mg/kg/day in three equally divided doses. The child weighs 58 lb. How much will be given for each dose?


130 mg per dose

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