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notis

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The usual dose of furosemide is:
 A) 0.125-0.5 mg daily
  B) 500 mg tid
  C) 20-80 mg tid
  D) 20-80 mg daily

Question 2

Calculate the following dosages based on kilogram of body weight. Round weights and answers to the nearest whole number.
 
  The physician has ordered 20 mg/kg/day of a medication to be given every 8 hours. The child weighs 40 lb. How much will be given for each dose?



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

120 mg per dose



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