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on: Jul 3, 2018
The pediatric dosage of Velosef is 50 mg/kg/day. The total daily dose for a child weighing 33 lb is _______________.
 
  a. 1.5 g
  b. 0.75 g
  c. 72.6 mg
  d. 495 mg

Question 2

The pediatric dosage of tetracycline is 12 mg/kg/day. Tetracycline is available in 250 mg/5 mL. A child receiving tetracycline q6h and weighing 52.8 lb should receive a dose of _______________.
 
  a. 0.96 mL
  b. 48 mL
  c. 1.44 mL
  d. 72 mL


kjohnson

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

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


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