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Penicillin is ordered for a child weighing 35 pounds. The average dose for an adult is 360 mg. The child will receive ________ mg

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Penicillin is ordered for a child weighing 35 pounds. The average dose for an adult is 360 mg. The child will receive 210 mg. This is an approximation and the doctor has a final say on the dosage. The dosage is fixed based on the body weight and it varies from 3 to 6 mg per pound of body weight. I hope it helps you.
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