Select the correct dose of a drug to be administered at a dosage of 10 mg/kg for a patient who weighs 44 pounds and is 6 years old. The drug is available as 500 mg in powder form, which will be mixed in enough water to make 100 ml of final solution (W/V).
A. 200 mg
B. 125 mg
C. 375 mg
D. 425 mg
Answer: A
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