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aabwk4

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Which type of antihypertensive drug acts by relaxing smooth muscle in the blood vessels?
 A) diuretics
  B) ACE inhibitors
  C) vasodilators
  D) calcium channel blockers

Question 2

Calculate the following dosages based on kilogram of body weight. Round weights and answers to the nearest whole number.
 
  A child weighs 46 lb. The physician has ordered a medication to be given 12 mg/kg every 6 hours. How much will be given per day?


Chelseyj.hasty

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

1,008 mg per day


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