Determine the Correct Dose of a Drug to Be Administered

question 2

Multiple Choice

Determine the correct dose of a drug to be administered at a dosage of 15 mg/kg for a patient who weighs 55 pounds and is 8 years old.

• A) 125 mg
• B) 250 mg
• C) 375 mg
• D) 425 mg

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Definitions:

Instrumental Morality

A stage in moral development where individuals base their moral judgments on the consequences of actions, often associated with personal benefit.

Kohlberg's Theory

A theory developed by Lawrence Kohlberg that outlines the stages of moral development in individuals, from basic understanding of rules to higher levels of ethical reasoning.

Moral Development

The process through which individuals evolve in their understanding of moral concepts, progressing through various stages of moral reasoning.

Piaget's Theory

Piaget's Theory proposes that cognitive development in children occurs through a series of stages, focusing on how children actively construct their understanding of the world through experience and interaction.