When Discussing Dosage Calculation for Pediatric Patients with a Clinical

question 2

Multiple Choice

When discussing dosage calculation for pediatric patients with a clinical pharmacist, the nurse notes that which type of dosage calculation is used most commonly in pediatric calculations?

• A) West nomogram
• B) Clark rule
• C) Height-to-weight ratio
• D) Mg/kg formula

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