The recommended dosage of morphine IM for a child is 0.1 to 0.2 mg/kg/dose. A safe dosage for a child weighing 15.5 kg is _______________

a. 15 mg
b. 10 mg
c. 2 mg
d. 3.5 mg


ANS: C

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