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Drugs that are used to increase the blood pressure for patients who go into shock are called:
 A) antiarrhythmics
  B) vasopressors
  C) vasodilators
  D) digitalis preparations

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 10 mg/kg/day of a medication to be given every 12 hours. The child weighs 60 lb. How much will be given for each dose?



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

135 mg every 12 hours



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