The recommended dosage of oxacillin is 50 mg/kg/day to be administered q6h. The child weighs 5 lb 8 oz. The total daily dose would be _______________
a. 22.9 mg
b. 137.5 mg
c. 15.6 mg
d. 62.5 mg
ANS: D
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