When Calculating the Dose of a Drug to Be Given

question 14

Multiple Choice

When calculating the dose of a drug to be given to a child, Clark's rule is used. What measure is Clark's rule based upon?

• A)The age of the child
• B)The weight of the child
• C)One-half of the adult dose
• D)The international standardized ratio

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