If the Recommended Adult Dosage for a Drug Is D $c = 0.0417 D ( a + 1 )$

question 81

Multiple Choice

If the recommended adult dosage for a drug is D (in mg) , then to determine the appropriate dosage c for a child of age a, pharmacists use the equation $c = 0.0417 D ( a + 1 )$ Suppose the dosage for an adult is 300 mg. Find the dosage for a newborn

• A) 299 mg
• B) 4.17 mg
• C) 15 mg
• D) 150 mg
• E) none of these

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