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A pediatric patient weighs 15 kg and is 41 inches in height. The manufacturere of thioridazine recommends a dose between 0.5 mg/kg to 3 mg/kg per day for children, to be given in divided doses. The physician has prescribed 15 mg every Q12H.What is the safe minimum & maximum dose for this specific child?a. 3.75 - 7.5 mg/dayb. 22.5 - 135 mg/dayc. 20.5 - 123 mg/dayd. 7.5 - 45 mg/day
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