Rosie is a 3-year-old child who has a confirmed bacterial pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. The physician orders Zinacef 50 mg/kg/day IM q6h. Rosie weighs 30 lb. How many milligrams of the medication will Rosie receive in one dose?

A. 350 mg
B. 680 mg
C. 250 mg
D. 170 mg
E. 85 mg


Answer: D

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A. the operator B. directory assistance service C. the telephone company in the city you are calling D. your local telephone company

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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