Cowling's Rule Is a Method for Calculating Pediatric Drug Dosages

question 87

Multiple Choice

Cowling's rule is a method for calculating pediatric drug dosages. If a denotes the adult dosage (in milligrams) and if t is the child's age (in years) , then the child's dosage is given by If the adult dose of a drug is 500 mg, how much should a 4 year-old child receive?

• A) 100.77 milligrams
• B) 99.07 milligrams
• C) 102.47 milligrams
• D) 104.17 milligrams
• E) 105.87 milligrams

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