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The recommended dosage of morphine IM for a child is 0.1 to 0.2 mg/kg/dose. A safe dosage for a child weighing 15.5 kg is _______________.
 
  a. 15 mg
  b. 10 mg
  c. 2 mg
  d. 3.5 mg

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The recommended pediatric daily dosage of Penicillin G potassium is 25,000 to 90,000 units/kg/day in three to six divided doses. The maximum safe dosage ordered q4h for a child weighing 18 lb 12 oz is _______________.
 
  a. 153,000 units
  b. 127,500 units
  c. 191,250 units
  d. 255,000 units


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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
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