Question

Order: Pediapred (prednisolone sodium phosphate) 60mg/m2/day PO in three divided doses for 4 weeks. calculate how many milliliters of this anti-inflammatory agent you will administer to a child who has nephrotic syndrome and weighs 30 pounds and is 36 inches tall. The strength on the vial is 5mg per 5 ml

Answer 1

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