The recommended children's dose is 3 to 5 mg/kg/day q12h. The range of doses that are safe for a child weighing 9 lb is _______________
a. 6.2 to 10.25 mg/day
b. 12.3 to 20.5 mg/day
c. 10.8 to 18 mg/day
d. 59.4 to 99 mg/day
ANS: B
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