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vicotolentino

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The recommended initial dose of mercaptopurine is 1.5 mg/kg/day p.o. The recommended daily dosage for a child weighing 44 lb is _______________.
 
  a. 3 mg
  b. 145.2 mg
  c. 26.4 mg
  d. 30 mg

Question 2

The recommended dosage of kanamycin is 15 mg/kg/day q8h. The child weighs 25 kg. The amount for one dose is _______________.
 
  a. 375 mg
  b. 125 mg
  c. 187.5 mg
  d. 93.75 mg



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sailorcrescent

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B




vicotolentino

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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