Patient OP 4 y/o weighs 45 lbs was prescribed with Drug B 250mg PO Q6 for infection. The drug reference indicates that the usual oral dose for children > 1 year: 50-100mg/kg/day in dividend dose every 6-8 hrs; maximum of 4g/day. Is the order correct, underdose or overdose?

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Patient OP 4 y/o weighs 45 lbs was prescribed with Drug B 250mg PO Q6 for infection. The drug reference indicates that the usual oral dose for children > 1 year: 50-100mg/kg/day in dividend dose every 6-8 hrs; maximum of 4g/day. Is the order correct, underdose or overdose?

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