The nurse is caring for a child who weighs 75 lb
The medication ordered for the child has a therapeutic dosage range of 33 mg/kg per day to 48 mg/kg per day. The medication ordered is to be given four times a day. Which dosage would be appropriate for the nurse to administer to this child in one dose?
A) 28 mg per dose
B) 40.8 mg per dose
C) 250 mg per dose
D) 375 mg per dose
Ans: D
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