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Answer =  0.1 mcg

Prescribed dose = oral prazosin = 200 mcg/kg

Dose in hand = 2mg/capsule

Formulla = Tablets required = Ordered dose/ dose in hand

Convert the 2mg into mcg = 2 X1000 = 2000 mcg

Tablets required = 200mcg/ 2000 mcg = 0.1 mcg tablets.

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