The recommended pediatric dosage for a drug is 0.1 to 0.3 mg/kg/day in two divided doses. The safe dosage range for a child weighing 19 lb is _______________
a. 4.18 to 12.54 mg/day
b. 1.9 to 5.7 mg/day
c. 0.86 to 2.58 mg/day
d. 0.43 to 1.29 mg/day
ANS: C
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