Directions: Calculate the 24-Hour Dose in Milligrams

question 7

Short Answer

Directions: Calculate the 24-hour dose in milligrams. Use a calculator to solve these problems.
-Order: 200 mg PO daily
Child's weight: 15 kg
SDR for this child's weight: 5 to 10 mg per kg per dose
Safe or hold?

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