Oral ciprofloxacin 15 mg/kg/day is prescribed for a child exposed to inhalation anthrax. The child weighs 66 lb. How many milligrams would the nurse administer in a 24-hour period? __________ milligrams

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.


Correct Answer: 450

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