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Calculate the Following Dosages Based on Kilogram of Body Weight

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Calculate the following dosages based on kilogram of body weight.Round weights and answers to the nearest whole number.
-The physician has ordered a medication to be given 100 mg/kg/day every 8 hours.The child weighs 45 lb.How much will be given for the entire day?


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Methods or techniques used to reduce feelings of fear, worry, and unease, often involving therapy, medication, or relaxation exercises.

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Medical issues affecting the joints, such as arthritis, that can lead to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.

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