A child with asthma will be receiving an oral dose of prednisone. The order reads prednisone 2 mg/kg per day. The child weighs 50 lbs. The child will receive ____ milligrams daily. (Round the answer.)
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Correct Answer: 45.5 = 46
Rationale: 22.7 × 2 = 45.5 (46)
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