If pediatric dose of an anticonvulsant drug is 250 mg/m2, what would be the amount of drug per dose for a child weighing 50 lb. and measuring 3 ft. 2 in. in height?

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If pediatric dose of an anticonvulsant drug is 250 mg/m2, what would be the amount of drug per
dose for a child weighing 50 lb. and measuring 3 ft. 2 in. in height?
195.15 mg
152.34 mg
250.00 mg
181.62 mg
Transcribed Image Text:If pediatric dose of an anticonvulsant drug is 250 mg/m2, what would be the amount of drug per dose for a child weighing 50 lb. and measuring 3 ft. 2 in. in height? 195.15 mg 152.34 mg 250.00 mg 181.62 mg
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