A father calls the pediatric clinic to report that his child was diagnosed with influenza at an urgent care facility yesterday and was prescribed oseltamivir (Tamiflu).The father worries that the dose of 75 mg twice a day is too high.He reports that his child weighs 90 lb (40.9 kg).Which response by the nurse is best?
A) "No, that is an appropriate dose for your child."
B) "No, that is way too little medicine for your child."
C) "Tamiflu should not be used in children under 100 lb."
D) "Yes, that is double the normal dose for a child."

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The dose of Tamiflu for children weighing over 88 lb (40 kg)is 75 mg twice a day.The nurse should advise the father that the dose is appropriate.

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