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Round Dosage and Weight to the Nearest Tenth as Indicated

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Round dosage and weight to the nearest tenth as indicated.Separate answers with a comma followed by a space.
Order: Albuterol 1.2 mg PO TID is ordered for a child weighing 27 lb.The recommended dosage is 0.3 mg/kg/24 h divided q8h.
Available: Albuterol 4 mg per 10 mL
The child's weight is _____ kg and the divided dose is ______ mg every 8 hours;administer ______ mL per dose.


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