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    Ati n400 ew med surg final proctored exam
    Calculation

    A child is prescribed Phenobarbitol 18mg twice a day PO. The child weighs 6kg. The pediatric dosage range is 5-7mg/kg/day. What is the safe maximum dosage per day for this child? Enter text here. _____mg

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    Explanation & Rationale

    The child weighs 6 kg. The safe dosage range is 5–7 mg/kg/day. Step 1: Use the maximum value 7 mg × 6 kg = 42 mg/day Correct Answer: 42 mg

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