The pediatric dosage of Pyopen is 100 mg/kg/day. The child weighs 25 kg. Pyopen is available in 1 g/2.5 mL. The number of milliliters given for each individual dose given q4h would be _______________

a. 10 mL
b. 4.17 mL
c. 6.25 mL
d. 1.05 mL


ANS: D

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