A child who weighs 68 lb and has very high blood pressure as a result of an adrenal gland tumor is prescribed a STAT dose of oral prazosin (Minipress)at 200 mcg/kg.You have on hand prazosin 2 mg/capsule.How many capsules will you administer to this child?
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1 kg=2.2 lb.66/2.2 = 30 kg.
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