13. C. A. is a 16 month old child, weighing 18 pounds, who is diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection. Her doctor prescribes Cefaclor by mouth 20 mg/kg/day in divided doses every eight hours. How many mg will the child receive at each dose?

13. C. A. is a 16 month old child, weighing 18 pounds, who is diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection. Her doctor prescribes Cefaclor by mouth 20 mg/kg/day in divided doses every eight hours. How many mg will the child receive at each dose?

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13. C. A. is a 16 month old child, weighing 18 pounds, who is diagnosed with an upper
respiratory infection. Her doctor prescribes Cefaclor by mouth 20 mg/kg/day in divided doses
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