A child (12 years old) has hypertension. , Order: methyldopa (Aldomet) 250 mg, PO, bid , Child's weight: 110 lb , Pediatric dose parameter: 10 mg/kg/day in two to four divided doses , Drug available:
a. How many kilograms does the child weigh?
b. How many milligrams would the child receive per day?
c. Is the dose within safe dose parameters? Explain.
d. How many milliliters of Aldomet would you give the child per dose?

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A child (12 years old) has hypertension. , Order: methyldopa (Aldomet) 250 mg, PO, bid , Child's weight: 110 lb , Pediatric dose parameter: 10 mg/kg/day in two to four divided doses , Drug available:  
a. How many kilograms does the child weigh?
b. How many milligrams would the child receive per day?
c. Is the dose within safe dose parameters? Explain.
d. How many milliliters of Aldomet would you give the child per dose?

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The Answer of A child (12 years old) has hypertension. , Order: methyldopa (Aldomet) 250 mg, PO, bid , Child's weight: 110 lb , Pediatric dose parameter: 10 mg/kg/day in two to four divided doses , Drug available:  
a. How many kilograms does the child weigh?
b. How many milligrams would the child receive per day?
c. Is the dose within safe dose parameters? Explain.
d. How many milliliters of Aldomet would you give the child per dose?

A Child (12 Years Old) Has Hypertension