Order is for 12 mg/kg/day divided in doses every 8 hours. Child weighs 22 lbs. Medication available in 200 mg/5 ml. How many mL should be administered per dose?

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Order is for 12 mg/kg/day divided in doses every 8 hours. Child weighs 22 lbs. Medication available in 200 mg/5 ml. How many mL should be administered per dose?
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