The health care provider orders prednisolone 2 mg/kg/day
to be given every eight hours for a child diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome. The child weighs 44 lb. The medication is available in a solution of 3 mg/mL. What is the amount per dosage in mL for this child?
A) 1.2 mL
B) 3.8 mL
C) 4.3 mL
D) 12.6 mL
Ans: C
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